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Tucson, Arizona

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiology - Tucson, AZ

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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Job Description

Carondelet Medical Group is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiology team at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson, AZ.

This role offers the opportunity to be an integral part of a busy and growing cardiology practice, supporting timely access to care for a high-volume patient population. The position is ideal for an NP or PA who enjoys outpatient cardiovascular care, collaboration with physicians, and managing complex medical patients in a clinic-based setting.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time Cardiology NP/PA opportunity
  • Outpatient and inpatient setting
  • Manages new and established cardiology patients to improve access and throughput
  • Orders and interprets diagnostic testing and develops treatment plans
  • Collaborative, team-based environment with cardiologists and clinical staff

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Continuing medical education (CME) allowance
  • Malpractice insurance

About Tucson

Tucson offers a unique blend of natural beauty, culture, and affordability.

Nestled in the Sonoran Desert and surrounded by mountain ranges, the area provides endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, cycling, and golf.

With a vibrant arts and food scene, a strong sense of community, and easy access to Phoenix and Southern California, Tucson is an excellent place to build a long-term career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will manage new and established cardiology patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. They are responsible for ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and developing comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with cardiologists.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and be a licensed, certified, or registered Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. The role requires adherence to state regulations and facility medical staff bylaws.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careTreatment planningClinical collaborationOutpatient careInpatient careMedical documentationPatient management

Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 64% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 25 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
39% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
4%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Cardiology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 375 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
CME Allowance
Malpractice Insurance