Cardiology Physician Assistant – Exceptional Role in Idaho’s Great Outdoors
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Friday
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Job Description
Portneuf Medical Group is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join our experienced Cardiology team at the Heart & Vascular Institute in southeast Idaho. This role is ideal for a motivated provider dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care in a collaborative team environment.
Position Overview
- Join a team of 6 Cardiologists and 9 Advanced Practice Providers
- Schedule: Tuesday – Friday 7:30 am – 6pm
- Assigned to support 1 Cardiologist
- 1:10 weekend hospital call coverage rotation
- Excellent orientation program
- Onsite lab and EKG
- Hospital Medical Group employed position within multi-specialty group
- Hospital offers specialty support including Interventional Radiology, Critical Care, and fully staffed ICU/Hospitalist Services
- 205 bed hospital, including 20 ICU beds, Level II Trauma Center
Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding—leading to better work-life balance and revenue.
Excellent work + life balance
A Recruitment Package that Recognizes Your Talent and may include:
- Competitive Base Salary
- CME allowance
- Commencement bonus
- Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
- Relocation allowance
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Health benefits + Retirement plan
- Marketing + practice growth assistance
About Portneuf Medical Center
Portneuf Medical Center, a joint venture with Ardent Health Services, is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate patient care. Serving the communities of Southeastern Idaho since 1907, we provide advanced medical care backed by sophisticated technology and exceptional clinical support.
Life in Pocatello, Idaho
- Discover the perfect balance of career fulfillment and outdoor adventure:
- Home to Idaho State University.
- Family-friendly community with affordable housing and excellent schools.
- Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, skiing, world-class fishing, and more.
Easy access to renowned destinations including Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton, Jackson Hole, Sun Valley, and Salt Lake City.
Elevate your career and lifestyle in one of the most scenic locations in the Northwest. Join our exceptional team today!
Key Responsibilities
The Cardiology Physician Assistant will support a cardiologist in a clinical setting and participate in a weekend hospital call rotation. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality patient care and utilizing AI-driven documentation tools to manage patient flow.
Requirements
The role requires a motivated Advanced Practice Provider to work within a collaborative cardiology team. Candidates must be prepared to work in a hospital environment and support specialized cardiac services.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Cardiology — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 74% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in cardiology (pa) | ranked against 136 Cardiology (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Idaho index 95.5 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All physician assistant listings in Idaho | 8 active | 3,028 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 74% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | US physician assistant listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology PA hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 35 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 53 postings, 46 closed |
| New Cardiology PA listings | 26 in the last 30 days | 43 the 30 days before (−40%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician Assistant pay trend (all specialties) | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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- No nights
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Pocatello
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $316k
- Typical market rent
- $1,049/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 88.9
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Pocatello, ID metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.