Interventional Cardiologist | Join a Nationally Recognized Cardiovascular Practice | Louisiana
Quick facts
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Background
- MD / physician
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3486 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
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Job description
Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Interventional Cardiologists to join our physician-led organization in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Opelousas, Thibodaux, Louisiana, and Meridian, Mississippi.
This is an opportunity for an Interventional Cardiologist seeking high procedural volume, an established referral base, clinical autonomy, and access to hospital and OBL/ASC-based procedures, with the opportunity to build long-term equity through partnership.
Why Join CIS?
At CIS, you will have the opportunity to build a practice around your clinical interests while benefiting from the resources and support of an established cardiovascular organization.
Highlights include:
- High procedural volume and an established regional referral network
- Opportunities to perform coronary and peripheral interventions
- Access to hospital and OBL/ASC procedural settings
- Dedicated APC and experienced clinical team support
- 24/7 Virtual Care Center, with APCs providing first-call support
- Physician-led practice with a strong emphasis on clinical autonomy
- Experienced physicians and opportunities for mentorship and collaboration
- Partnership opportunity with long-term equity and wealth-building potential
- Productivity-based compensation with a planned transition
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership
- Strong focus on physician satisfaction, patient care, and work/life balance
The Opportunity
- Full-time Interventional Cardiology position
- Hospital, clinic, and OBL/ASC procedural opportunities
- Coronary and peripheral intervention opportunities
- Established patient and physician referral base
- Dedicated APC support in the clinic and hospital
- Access to experienced clinical and administrative teams
- Participation in a physician-led practice with opportunities for long-term growth
- Access to 9 telecardiology sites
- OMS electronic health record
Practice Locations
Opportunities are currently available in:
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Opelousas, Louisiana
- Thibodaux, Louisiana
- Meridian, Mississippi
Hospital systems within the CIS network include Lane Regional Medical Center, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Lafayette General Medical Center, and Opelousas General Health System.
About Cardiovascular Institute of the South
Founded in 1983, Cardiovascular Institute of the South has built a national reputation for innovation, clinical excellence, and physician leadership.
CIS combines the resources and infrastructure of a large cardiovascular organization with the physician-focused culture, collaboration, and clinical autonomy of an established practice.
CIS is also home to a nationally recognized Peripheral Interventional Fellowship program led by Dr. Craig Walker, providing an environment focused on advanced cardiovascular care, innovation, and physician education.
Today, 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
Our physicians are supported by experienced clinical teams, advanced technology, centralized resources, and an established referral network designed to help them build and grow a successful practice.
Compensation & Benefits
CIS offers a comprehensive compensation and recruitment package designed to reward productivity while supporting your long-term professional and financial goals.
- Competitive compensation with strong earning potential
- Productivity-based compensation model with planned transition
- Partnership opportunity with long-term equity potential
- Fellowship stipend for qualifying candidates
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- 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 Visa sponsorship available
- H-1B Visa sponsorship available
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking an Interventional Cardiologist who:
- Is Board Certified or Board Eligible in Interventional Cardiology
- Has completed an Interventional Cardiology fellowship
- Has completed a U.S. residency program
- Is interested in a high-volume interventional practice
- Enjoys performing coronary and/or peripheral interventions
- Values access to hospital and OBL/ASC procedural settings
- Appreciates clinical autonomy and physician collaboration
- Wants strong APC and clinical team support
- Is interested in a long-term partnership opportunity
- Values professional growth and leadership opportunities
- Is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
- Is eligible for Louisiana or Mississippi medical licensure, depending on practice location
Build Your Future at CIS
If you are looking for an Interventional Cardiology opportunity that combines high procedural volume, clinical autonomy, strong earning potential, partnership, professional growth, and quality of life, we would love to introduce you to Cardiovascular Institute of the South.
Apply today or contact Sylvia Moyle, Physician Sourcing Specialist, at Sylvia.Moyle@cvlhealth.com to learn more about available opportunities with CIS.
Visa sponsorship record: Cardiovascular Institute of the South
Sponsors occasionally| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 2 | — | — | — |
✔ Cardiovascular Institute of the South filed 2 H-1B applications for this kind of role (Cardiologists) in the period above.
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- cardiac electrophysiologist1 LCA · median $650k
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Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Cardiologists (SOC 29-1212).
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Salary vs prevailing wage
Cardiologists · United States (national median of areas). Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $119,850 | ~15% |
| Level II | $238,534 | ~31% |
| Level III | $367,952 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $511,534 | ~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.