Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Vernon Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Vernon Health seeks a Cardiology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care in a team-based setting. You will evaluate patients, assist with diagnosis and treatment plans, manage medications, and educate patients on heart health.

Join Vernon Health in Viroqua, Wisconsin, to support care across the Driftless Region, collaborating with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation, imaging, and hospital teams in a mission-driven, community-focused system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Wisconsin Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license, or ability to obtain.
• Cardiology, internal medicine, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, or related clinical experience. 3 years of experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, clinical assessment, medication management, and patient education skills.
• Commitment to Vernon Health’s Vernon Virtues: Kindness, Communication, Growth, Appreciation, and Collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions in the clinic setting.
• Collaborate with physicians on diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, medication management, and follow-up care.
• Review and interpret relevant clinical data, including laboratory results, electrocardiograms, cardiac imaging, and other cardiovascular studies within scope of practice.
• Provide patient education on cardiovascular risk reduction, medications, lifestyle changes, and symptom monitoring.
• Coordinate care with primary care, nursing, cardiac rehabilitation, diagnostic services, and hospital teams while maintaining accurate and timely medical records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Medication management

Patient education

Cardiology experience

Education

Masters or better

PA/NP license in WI

Job description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Job Category: Clinical

Requisition Number: PHYSI001335

• Posted : September 24, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Viroqua, WI 54665, USA

Description

Join Vernon Health as a Cardiology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

As a trusted independent, non-profit healthcare provider serving the Driftless Region, Vernon Health offers a mission-driven environment where advanced practice providers can build meaningful patient relationships, support cardiology services, and help expand access to cardiovascular care close to home.

Cardiology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Position Overview: As a Cardiology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at Vernon Health, you will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care, including patient evaluation, diagnosis support, treatment planning, medication management, follow-up care, and patient education. You will collaborate closely with physicians, primary care providers, nursing services, cardiac rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, and hospital teams to support patients with hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular disease, and other cardiovascular conditions throughout Viroqua, Vernon County, and the Driftless Region.

Cardiology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions in the clinic setting.
• Collaborate with physicians on diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, medication management, and follow-up care.
• Review and interpret relevant clinical data, including laboratory results, electrocardiograms, cardiac imaging, and other cardiovascular studies within scope of practice.
• Provide patient education on cardiovascular risk reduction, medications, lifestyle changes, and symptom monitoring.
• Coordinate care with primary care, nursing, cardiac rehabilitation, diagnostic services, and hospital teams while maintaining accurate and timely medical records.

Cardiology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Wisconsin Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license, or ability to obtain.
• Cardiology, internal medicine, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, or related clinical experience. 3 years of experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, clinical assessment, medication management, and patient education skills.
• Commitment to Vernon Health’s Vernon Virtues: Kindness, Communication, Growth, Appreciation, and Collaboration.

Why Choose Vernon Health for Your Cardiology PA or NP Career?

• Opportunity to practice cardiovascular medicine in a supportive, team-based healthcare environment.
• Collaborative work with physicians, primary care providers, cardiac rehabilitation professionals, nursing, diagnostic services, and hospital teams.
• Meaningful community impact through a healthcare system rooted in Viroqua, Vernon County, and Wisconsin’s Driftless Region.

Live and Work in Viroqua, Wisconsin: Viroqua offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, a thriving Main Street, access to outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community. Located in Wisconsin’s scenic Driftless Region, Viroqua is an ideal place for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and healthcare professionals seeking career purpose, clinical collaboration, and work-life balance.

Apply for the Cardiology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Position at Vernon Health: If you are ready to make a difference through compassionate cardiovascular care, apply today and become part of a team that values your clinical expertise, collaboration, and passion for patient-centered care.

Travel Required

Some travel between clinics may be necessary.

Education

Required

Masters or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

ACLS Adv Card Life Sup

BLS Basic Life Support

Preferred

PA, Certified

PALS Ped Adv Life Support

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