Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Cardiology

CVAUSA; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Malpractice insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

First Coast Heart & Vascular in Palm Coast, FL is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a primarily outpatient cardiology position. The role combines clinic-based patient care with limited hospital responsibilities and shared call coverage.

New graduates and experienced APPs are encouraged to apply. This full-time clinic position offers growth within a physician-led cardiovascular team and exposure to a broad range of cardiovascular conditions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program.
• Current national board certification.
• Active Florida license or eligibility for licensure before start date.
• Interest in cardiovascular medicine.
• Effective clinical assessment, communication and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conducting initial consultations and follow-up appointments.
• Assessing cardiovascular symptoms and managing acute and chronic conditions.
• Creating and adjusting treatment plans in partnership with physicians.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies (EKG, labs, imaging, stress tests).
• Prescribing and monitoring medications within scope.
• Coordinating care with clinicians, referring providers, and specialists.
• Maintaining timely electronic medical records.
• Participating in shared hospital rounding and call coverage.

Skills

Cardiology interest

Clinical assessment

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

NP or PA program

Job description

First Coast Heart & Vascular | Palm Coast, FL | Full-Time

Join an established cardiovascular team where you can expand your clinical skills, collaborate with specialists, and build lasting relationships with patients.

First Coast Heart & Vascular is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a primarily outpatient cardiology position in Palm Coast, Florida. The role combines clinic-based patient care with limited hospital responsibilities and shared call coverage.

New graduates and experienced APPs are encouraged to apply.

Your Role on the Team

Work alongside general cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, and electrophysiologists to evaluate and treat patients with a broad range of cardiovascular conditions. Responsibilities include:

Conducting initial consultations and follow-up appointments

Assessing cardiovascular symptoms and managing acute and chronic conditions

Creating and adjusting treatment plans in partnership with physicians

Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, including EKGs, laboratory testing, cardiac imaging, and stress tests

Prescribing and monitoring medications within your scope of practice

Helping patients understand their conditions, treatment options, and ways to reduce cardiovascular risk

Coordinating care with clinical staff, referring providers, and specialists

Maintaining thorough and timely electronic medical records

Participating in shared hospital rounding and call coverage

Work Schedule

Full-time clinic schedule, Monday through Friday

Predominantly outpatient care with limited hospital coverage

Weekend hospital call shared with another APP

Remote weekday evening and overnight call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Monday off after a weekend of call coverage

Support for Your Career

This opportunity offers exposure to multiple areas of cardiovascular medicine within a supportive, physician-led practice. You’ll have opportunities to strengthen your clinical knowledge, learn from experienced colleagues, and pursue long-term growth within First Coast Heart & Vascular and the Cardiovascular Associates of America network.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should have:

Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program

Current national board certification

An active Florida license or eligibility for licensure before the start date

A strong interest in cardiovascular medicine

Effective clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills

A collaborative approach and commitment to patient-centered care

Cardiology experience is preferred but is not required. Newly graduated Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants are welcome.

Compensation and Benefits

The practice offers compensation based on experience and qualifications, along with:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Malpractice insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Get to Know the Practice

First Coast Heart & Vascular provides comprehensive cardiovascular care across Northeast Florida, including Palm Coast. The team brings together expertise in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, and electrophysiology to deliver personalized care.

As a partner of Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVAUSA), the practice combines local physician leadership with the resources of a national cardiovascular network.

Dr. Richard Allen Williams Receives CVAUSA First Annual 2026 Luminaries in Cardiology Award

CVAUSA is proud to present its inaugural Luminaries in Cardiology Award to Dr. Richard Allen Williams. This Luminaries award recognizes pioneer cardiologists who have made unique and substantial lifetime contributions to the development, advancement, and delivery of cardiovascular services. They are considered luminaries because they lead, inspire, influence, and enlighten others through their prominence, brilliance, and visionary efforts. Their lives, sacrifices and achievements serve as an enduring torch, a shining light, thus guiding and opening the path to others.
Dr. Richard Allen Williams is a pioneering cardiologist, founder of the Association of Black Cardiologists, founder and president of the Minority Health Institute, and the 117th president of the National Medical Association. A cum laude graduate of Harvard University and M.D. graduate of SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Dr. Williams has devoted his career to advancing cardiology, improving health equity, and mentoring future physician leaders.