Cardiology NP or PA
About The Position
Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced is hiring a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a growing, physician-led practice and help shape and develop its regional Cardiology service line. The role provides expert outpatient care to adult cardiac patients in collaboration with cardiologists, addressing conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and hypertension. The clinician will contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered care network serving a diverse community. The position offers a predictable Monday through Friday schedule, with no hospital inpatient call constraints. The practice is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center in Merced and operates as part of CommonSpirit Health. Compensation includes an annual base salary of $150,000–$165,000 plus productivity-based incentives. Eligible new hires may receive a signing bonus and case-by-case relocation assistance. The employer also offers 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for the employee and family, employer-sponsored pension plans, and an annual CME allowance.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Active or eligible Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in California.
- National certification through AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA.
- Active DEA certification or eligibility to obtain it.
- Clinical experience or strong foundational training in cardiology care principles.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-based clinical problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Deliver outpatient cardiology consultations, follow-up care, and routine cardiac screenings.
- Conduct cardiovascular assessments, interpret diagnostic tests such as EKGs, Holter monitors, and stress tests, and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
- Collaborate with local primary care providers and advanced practice clinicians to improve patient referral and follow-up pathways.
- Educate patients and families about cardiovascular disease management, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence.
Benefits
- Annual base salary of $150,000–$165,000 plus productivity-based incentives.
- Signing bonus for eligible new hires.
- Relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis.
- 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for the employee and family.
- Employer-sponsored pension plans.
- Annual CME allowance.
