Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Cardiology

Cardiovascular Associates of America - CVAUSA; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Incentive opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Cardiac & Vascular Institute in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a growing cardiovascular team. The role combines clinic and hospital care, offering exposure to a broad cardiovascular patient population and strong mentorship for clinicians early in their careers.

New graduates are welcome; candidates should pursue Florida licensure and demonstrate solid clinical judgment and teamwork within a physician-led practice.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Florida licensure eligibility.
• Interest in cardiovascular medicine and patient-centered care.
• Ability to work in a clinic and hospital setting with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage cardiovascular patients in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Perform histories and physicals and order diagnostic tests.
• Develop treatment plans with cardiologists and coordinate care.
• Document thoroughly in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Cardiovascular assessment

Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Position Highlights

Gainesville, Florida | Outpatient + Inpatient Cardiology | New Graduates Considered

The Cardiac & Vascular Institute (TCAVI) is looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established cardiovascular team in Gainesville, Florida.

This full-time position provides the opportunity to care for cardiovascular patients across both the clinic and hospital setting. The APP will work alongside experienced cardiologists and fellow advanced practice providers, managing a broad patient population while developing strong clinical experience in cardiovascular medicine.

We welcome experienced providers as well as new graduates who have a strong interest in cardiology. For providers early in their careers, our team offers hands‑on support, mentorship, and the opportunity to build cardiovascular knowledge within an established physician‑led practice.

• Full-time cardiology opportunity in Gainesville
• Combination of outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital care
• Broad exposure to cardiovascular disease and patient management
• Work closely with cardiologists and experienced APPs
• Supportive onboarding and mentorship
• New graduate NPs and PAs welcome to apply
• Competitive compensation with incentive opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity for continued growth within TCAVI and the CVAUSA network

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Provide evaluation and ongoing management of cardiovascular patients
• See patients in both the outpatient clinic and hospital setting
• Participate in hospital rounding, consultations, and follow-up care
• Obtain patient histories and perform comprehensive physical examinations
• Order and review appropriate diagnostic testing, laboratory studies, EKGs, imaging, and stress testing
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with cardiologists
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and cardiovascular health
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, referring providers, and other members of the clinical team
• Complete accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record

What We're Looking For

• Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Eligible for Florida licensure
• Interest in building or continuing a career in cardiovascular medicine
• Previous cardiology, hospital, or acute care experience is a plus, but not required
• New graduate NPs and PAs are encouraged to apply
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative care team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care

Compensation & Benefits

TCAVI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based incentive opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• CME allowance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional development and mentorship
• Opportunities for long-term career growth

About The Cardiac & Vascular Institute

The Cardiac & Vascular Institute is an established cardiovascular practice providing comprehensive cardiac and vascular care to patients throughout Gainesville and the surrounding North Central Florida communities.

As a partner practice of Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVAUSA), TCAVI maintains the collaborative culture and physician‑led approach of a local practice while benefiting from the resources and support of a growing national cardiovascular network.