100% Inpatient Cardiologist – Cardiac Hospitalist | Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Required
Quick facts
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Background
- MD / physician
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3087 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
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Job description
Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiologist who has completed a Cardiovascular Disease fellowship to join our established team as a full-time Cardiac Hospitalist in Lafayette, Louisiana.
IMPORTANT: This is a Cardiology Position. Must be BC/BE in Cardiovascular Disease.
This opportunity is specifically designed for a fellowship-trained cardiologist who wants to practice 100% inpatient cardiology.
- Cardiovascular Disease fellowship completion is required
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
- 100% inpatient cardiac hospitalist responsibilities
- No outpatient clinic responsibilities
- This is not a general Internal Medicine Hospitalist position
- Ideal for a cardiologist seeking a dedicated inpatient role utilizing their general/non-invasive cardiology expertise
Position Highlights
- Full-time Cardiac Hospitalist position
- 100% inpatient cardiology – no outpatient clinic
- Provide inpatient consultation and management of cardiovascular patients
- Practice within an established, highly respected cardiovascular organization
- Dedicated APC support
- Physician-led organization with strong clinical and administrative resources
- Partnership opportunity with potential for long-term wealth creation
- Competitive compensation with strong earning potential
- Productivity-based compensation model with a planned transition
- Opportunities for leadership and professional growth
- Collaborative environment with access to a large network of cardiovascular specialists
About Cardiovascular Institute of the South
Founded in 1983, Cardiovascular Institute of the South has become nationally recognized for innovation, clinical excellence, and physician leadership. CIS has built a culture centered on exceptional patient care while providing physicians with the resources, technology, and support needed to build a successful career.
CIS includes:
- 63 Physicians
- 59 Advanced Practice Clinicians
- 43 Interventional Cardiologists
- 14 Non-Invasive Cardiologists
- 6 Electrophysiologists
- 21 locations across Louisiana and Mississippi
- 9 telecardiology sites
CIS is also home to a nationally recognized Peripheral Interventional Fellowship program led by Dr. Craig Walker, reflecting the organization's commitment to physician education, innovation, and advancing cardiovascular medicine.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a fellowship-trained cardiologist who:
- Has completed a U.S. Cardiovascular Disease fellowship
- Is Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
- Has experience in general/non-invasive cardiology
- Is specifically interested in practicing full-time inpatient cardiology
- Wants a position with 100% inpatient responsibilities and no outpatient clinic
- Enjoys managing hospitalized cardiovascular patients and collaborating with hospital-based teams
- Values clinical autonomy while having access to strong clinical and administrative support
- Is interested in joining an established cardiovascular organization with a strong reputation
- Is interested in long-term partnership and practice growth
- Has completed a U.S. residency program
- Is eligible for Louisiana medical licensure
- May need J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship
Who This Position Is NOT For
This position is not intended for a physician who has completed only an Internal Medicine residency or a traditional Internal Medicine Hospitalist fellowship/training pathway.
Applicants must have completed a Cardiovascular Disease fellowship and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease.
Compensation & Benefits
CIS offers a comprehensive recruitment and compensation package designed to support your professional success and transition to the Lafayette community.
- Competitive base salary with strong earning potential
- Productivity-based compensation
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Partnership opportunity
- Paid time off
- CME allowance and dedicated CME time
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Student loan assistance through Navigate
- J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship available
Practice Cardiology. Focus on Inpatient Care.
If you are a fellowship-trained cardiologist looking to build a career focused exclusively on the inpatient management of cardiovascular patients, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Why Lafayette, LA?
Known as the heart of Acadiana, Lafayette offers an exceptional blend of career opportunities, affordability, culture, and quality of life. This vibrant and growing community is known for its Cajun and Creole heritage, incredible food, live music, festivals, and genuine Southern hospitality.
For physicians and families, Lafayette offers affordable housing, welcoming neighborhoods, excellent dining, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community. Fishing, boating, parks, bayous, and other outdoor activities are all close at hand, while Baton Rouge and New Orleans are within easy driving distance for additional entertainment, dining, and cultural experiences.
Lafayette gives you the opportunity to build a rewarding career with a respected cardiovascular organization while enjoying a lifestyle that is relaxed, family-friendly, and uniquely Louisiana.
Interested in Learning More?
If you are looking for an opportunity that combines clinical autonomy, strong earning potential, partnership, professional growth, and an exceptional quality of life, we would love to tell you more about Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) and Lafayette. Apply now and our team will reach out to schedule a phone call with you. We invite you to apply here or contact Sylvia at Sylvia.Moyle@cvlhealth.com.
Visa sponsorship record: Cardiovascular Institute of the South
Sponsors occasionally| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 2 | — | — | — |
This exact kind of role (Physicians, All Other) isn't among the roles Cardiovascular Institute of the South sponsored most often.
Roles they sponsor most
- cardiac electrophysiologist1 LCA · median $650k
- interventional cardiologist1 LCA · median $525k
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Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Physicians, All Other (SOC 29-1229) — estimated from the job title.
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Physician (teaching or research only)” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Physicians, All Other · Louisiana (state median of areas). Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $90,448 | ~15% |
| Level II | $187,512 | ~31% |
| Level III | $284,575 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $381,638 | ~61% |
The listing has no salary, so we can't place it on a wage level. Ask the employer which wage level they'd file at: Level III–IV registrations get 3–4 entries in the H-1B lottery.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.