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Grider Support Services
Buffalo, New York

Physician Assistant - Cardiology (Inpatient/Outpatient)

Physician AssistantIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120K - $149K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 4mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Grider Support Services, LLC is a proud partner of Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) and is dedicated to providing high-quality patient-centered care to our community.

We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Cardiology team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment providing comprehensive cardiology support across multiple service areas within ECMC.

Responsibilities include coverage of outpatient cardiology clinic, inpatient consult services, stress lab operations, and limited daytime call coverage.

The selected provider will have flexibility to float between cardiology services across the organization while collaborating closely with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a strong commitment to work-life balance—making this a rewarding next step in your advanced practice career.

  • Location:462 Grider Street Buffalo, NY
  • Department: Cardiology. Coverage includes outpatient and inpatient cardiology services
  • Shift: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, Daytime hours.
  • Call Requirement: Limited daytime call coverage only, shared on a rotating schedule with other providers

Job Duties

  • Conduct comprehensive history and physical examinations in both outpatient and inpatient cardiology settings, utilizing critical thinking to assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
  • Provide cardiology support across multiple service areas including outpatient clinic coverage, inpatient consult services, stress lab operations, and daytime call coverage.
  • Develop and manage individualized treatment plans, including prescribing medications and recommending therapies based on current clinical guidelines and patient-specific factors.
  • Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests as appropriate, integrating results into clinical decision-making and care plans.
  • Deliver compassionate, patient- and family-centered care by providing education on cardiovascular health maintenance, disease prevention, and chronic disease management.
  • Coordinate and manage follow-up care, respond to patient concerns between visits, and facilitate timely referrals to specialists or community resources to support comprehensive care.
  • Ensure accurate, timely documentation of patient visits, care plans, and clinical outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care across the patient’s healthcare journey.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to clinic protocols that enhance patient safety, satisfaction, and health outcomes.
  • Maintain ongoing professional development by engaging in continuing education and staying current with evidence-based cardiology practice and clinical advancements.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The hiring range is between $120,000 to $149,000 per year. Enjoy generous PTO, paid holidays, and top-tier medical coverage with low premiums and full deductible coverage through an HRA—plus dental, vision, life insurance, and great discounts!

Qualifications

Education

  • Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the New York State of New York
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, required within 90 days of service

Experience

  • Cardiology and/or outpatient experience, preferred. New graduates may be considered
  • Experience in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, preferred

Skills & Competencies

  • Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, clinical procedures, and patient care techniques
  • Strong clinical skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of medical conditions
  • Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and other healthcare technology
  • Critical thinking, time management, strong communication, problem-solving, and ability to handle various clinical situations.

Grider Support Services, LLC. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

  • The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant at the time of posting. When determining pay, several factors will be considered including but not limited to location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive cardiology support across outpatient clinics, inpatient consult services, and stress lab operations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to diagnose and manage acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Cardiovascular AssessmentPatient DiagnosisTreatment PlanningDiagnostic Test InterpretationPatient EducationClinical CommunicationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Cardiology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 80% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Grider Support Services ranks #9 of 10 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Cardiology (Inpatient/Outpatient) at Grider Support Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Cardiology (PA) — ranked against 128 active Cardiology (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Cardiology (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 128 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Buffalo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$251k≈ 2.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Grider Support Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Buffalo, New York
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Generous PTO