Cardiology NP or PA

Foundation Physician Medical Group; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual base salary $150,000 – $165,000

Signing bonus

100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Employer-sponsored pension plan

Annual CME allowance

Job summary

Foundation Physician Medical Group in Merced, California is seeking a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to enhance our regional Cardiology service line. In this role, you'll provide expert outpatient clinical care to adult cardiac patients and contribute significantly to patient-centered care.

This position offers a predictable Monday to Friday schedule with no inpatient call constraints. We offer a competitive salary range, full medical benefits, and support for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program is required.
• Active or eligible NP or PA license in California is mandatory.
• National certification from recognized bodies is necessary.
• DEA certification or eligibility to obtain is essential.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in cardiology care principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert outpatient clinical care to adult cardiac patients.
• Deliver comprehensive outpatient cardiology consultative services.
• Conduct thorough cardiovascular assessments and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Educate patients on cardiovascular disease management and lifestyle modifications.

Skills

Clinical assessment and diagnostic skills

Strong communication skills

Team-based clinical problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license in California

National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)

Tools

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA), you will join a growing, physician-led practice at Dignity Health Medical Group – Merced, playing a pivotal role in the continued success, design, and development of our regional Cardiology service line.

You will provide expert outpatient clinical care to adult cardiac patients, collaborating closely with our cardiologists to manage a wide variety of conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and hypertension. You will also contribute significantly to shaping a robust, patient-centered care network in a highly collaborative environment.

To be successful in this role, you will be a licensed Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) with a passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate cardiac care to a diverse community, strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, and a commitment to working within a supportive, mission-driven team environment. This opportunity is structured to support an excellent work‑life balance, offering a predictable Monday through Friday schedule with no hospital inpatient call constraints.

• Deliver comprehensive outpatient cardiology consultative services, follow-up care, and routine cardiac screenings.
• Conduct thorough cardiovascular assessments, interpret diagnostic tests such as EKGs, Holter monitors, and stress tests, and formulate evidence-based treatment plans.
• Partner and collaborate cross-functionally with a dedicated network of local primary care providers and advanced practice clinicians to optimize patient referral and follow-up pathways.
• Educate patients and their families on cardiovascular disease management, modern lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence to improve long-term health outcomes.

Incentives and Benefits

• Annual base salary $150,000 – $165,000 per year plus productivity-based incentives.
• Signing bonus.
• Relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis.
• 100% employer‑paid medical and dental insurance for you and your family.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, an employer-sponsored pension plan, and annual CME allowance.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Active or eligible Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license in the state of California.
• National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA).
• Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification (or eligibility to obtain).
• Demonstrated clinical experience or a strong foundational training background in cardiology care principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-based clinical problem-solving skills.

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group – Merced (a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation) is closely affiliated with Mercy Medical Center in Merced, CA. We are a dedicated network of primary care and specialty physicians delivering compassionate care to our neighboring valley communities. The office is located in Merced, California.