Cardiology - Interventional Physician

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY
UK King s Daughters
Ashland, Kentucky

UK King s Daughters, a 455-bed regional referral center in Ashland, has been the healthcare home for eastern Kentucky since 1899. Physicians at UK King s Daughters practice within an extremely supportive environment that emphasizes excellent care, collaboration, and shared decision-making. Here, physicians are seen and heard, holding key, decision-making positions. They guide initiatives ranging from strategic planning and EHR functionality to physician recruitment and population health.

UK King s Daughters is currently seeking two interventional cardiologists to join our high-quality, high-volume employed practice. Our Heart and Vascular service is comprised of more than 20 cardiologists; four electrophysiologists; three endovascular surgeons; two cardiothoracic surgeons; and three interventional radiologists. Our team includes specialists in advanced heart failure/transplantation; advanced cardiac imaging; and structural heart. Physicians are supported by a team of nearly 40 advanced practice providers (APPs) working collaboratively to provide care to hospitalized and ambulatory patients.

The team provides care throughout eastern Kentucky and southern Ohio at 14 practice locations.

OUR FACILITIES

• Hybrid OR
• Eight cath labs, including four labs equipped with the Philips FD20 system
• Experienced, enthusiastic, and supportive cath lab team
• Collaborative and collegial work environment
• Epic electronic medical record

EXCELLENCE IN HEART CARE

Our Heart Program has earned American College of Cardiology s Chest Pain Center, Electrophysiology, and Heart Failure accreditations and is ACC certified in Transcatheter Valve Replacement. UK King s Daughters is the only hospital in the region to earn the ACC s Heart

CARE Center of Excellence designation.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL ENJOY

• Supportive mentorship of experienced interventional cardiologists who take pride in helping new specialists thrive
  Income guarantee plus wRVUs
  
  • Excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, life, and retirement/CAP plan
  
  • Short-term disability insurance
  
  • 30 days paid vacation plus 5 additional days for CME
  
  • Signing bonus
  
  • All licensing, DEA, and credentialing fees covered
  
  • Malpractice insurance, including tail coverage
  
  • Monthly stipend for supervision of full-time APP, if applicable
  
  • Preferred enrollment in our onsite childcare center
  
  • J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship available

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY

Our communities are renowned for their family-friendly atmospheres, affordability, and quality of life. Nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, the region offers abundant outdoor recreation, including parks, lakes, and forests, alongside vibrant arts and culture live entertainment, theaters, museums, festivals, and events. From unique local restaurants to familiar favorites, dining options abound. The Huntington Tri-State Airport provides convenient travel, and major hubs such as Lexington, Columbus, and Cincinnati are just a few hours drive away.

UK King s Daughters serves a population of more than 770,000 across 19 counties in eastern Kentucky, southern Ohio, and western West Virginia. As part of the University of Kentucky, UK King s Daughters hosts resident rotations in obstetrics/gyn; emergency medicine; and family medicine. In 2026, UK King s Daughters will welcome its inaugural cohort of Internal Medicine residents, with a Family Medicine residency program slated to launch in 2027.