Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Cardiology

Cardiovascular Associates of America; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Malpractice insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

CME allowance

Job summary

First Coast Heart & Vascular in Palm Coast, FL seeks a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a growing cardiology team. The role features primarily outpatient clinic duties with limited hospital responsibilities, and opportunities to learn from experienced cardiovascular specialists.

All candidates, including new graduates, are encouraged to apply. The practice offers mentorship, a physician-led environment, and a comprehensive benefits package including insurance and

Qualifications

• Board-Certified NP or PA with Florida license.
• Cardiology experience preferred but not required.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.
• Excellent clinical, communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
• Conduct new patient evaluations and follow-up visits.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing (EKG, labs, imaging, stress testing).
• Develop treatment plans with cardiologists.
• Educate patients on diagnoses, medications, lifestyle changes, and cardiovascular risk reduction.
• Coordinate care with physicians and nursing staff.
• Participate in shared hospital rounding and on-call responsibilities.

Skills

NP/PA certified

Florida license

Cardiology interest

Education

Active Florida license

Job description

Palm Coast, FL | Clinic + Limited Hospital Responsibilities | New Graduates Welcome

First Coast Heart & Vascular is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing cardiology team in Palm Coast, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside Electrophysiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, and General Cardiologists while developing broad cardiovascular experience within an established, collaborative practice.

The position includes primarily outpatient cardiology with limited hospital responsibilities. Whether you're an experienced APP or a new graduate looking to begin your career in cardiology, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced cardiovascular specialists and build a strong foundation in cardiovascular medicine.

Why Join First Coast Heart & Vascular?

• Work alongside Electrophysiology, Interventional Cardiology, and General Cardiology specialists
• Primarily outpatient clinic-based cardiology with limited hospital responsibilities
• Supportive, physician-led practice environment
• Mentorship and training from experienced cardiologists and APPs
• New graduates encouraged to apply
• Opportunity to develop specialized cardiovascular knowledge and skills
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Long-term career growth opportunities within the CVAUSA network

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
• Conduct new patient evaluations and follow‑up visits
• Provide ongoing management for a broad range of cardiovascular conditions
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing, including EKGs, laboratory studies, imaging, and stress testing
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with cardiologists
• Educate patients on diagnoses, medications, lifestyle modifications, and cardiovascular risk reduction
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and referring providers
• Participate in shared hospital rounding and call responsibilities

Schedule & Call

• Monday‑Friday outpatient clinic schedule
• Shared weekend hospital call rotation with another APP
• Remote weekday evening call coverage from 6:00 PM–8:00 AM
• Monday off following weekend call coverage

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Malpractice insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and sick leaveCME allowance and professional development support

Qualifications

• Board‑Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Active Florida license or ability to obtain prior to start
• Cardiology experience preferred but not required
• New graduate NPs and PAs are encouraged to apply
• Strong interest in cardiovascular medicine
• Excellent clinical, communication, and documentation skills
• Collaborative, patient‑focused approach to care

About First Coast Heart & Vascular

First Coast Heart & Vascular is a leading cardiovascular practice serving patients throughout Northeast Florida, including the Palm Coast community. As a partner practice of Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVAUSA), we combine the culture and autonomy of a physician‑led local practice with the resources of a nationally recognized cardiovascular network dedicated to advancing patient care and clinical excellence.