Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Who We Are

Cardiovascular Institute of the South, a leading organization dedicated to advancing heart health through innovation and excellence, is part of a national cardiology platform, Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL). Together, we share the same mission to provide our patients with the highest quality cardiovascular care available. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of heart health.

What We Offer

  • Choice of three health insurance plans
  • Dental insurance coverage
  • Vision insurance coverage
  • 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing plan
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance for you and your family
  • Access to company-provided training and educational resources
  • Eligibility for annual merit-based performance increases
  • Accrued General Purpose Time (GPT)
  • Eight company-paid holidays
  • Special company events, including Christmas parties, Family Day, employee engagement activities, and Spirit Days
  • Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their dependents

About the Role

  • Provide advanced clinical care as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) in collaboration with physicians.
  • Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients within the scope of Louisiana state regulations.
  • Practice guided by licensing boards, collaborative agreements, and national standards.
  • Deliver care in a variety of settings, including inpatient, outpatient clinics, infusion centers, and emergency settings.

How You’LL Drive Our Mission Forward

  • Perform detailed health histories, physical exams, and documentation including progress notes, discharge summaries, and diagnostic interpretations.
  • Initiate and manage both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
  • Coordinate care through patient rounds, interdisciplinary collaboration, and communication with families and providers.
  • Lead and participate in committees, patient care projects, and community education efforts.
  • Maintain clinical excellence through continuing education, research participation, and mentoring.
  • Ensure compliance and quality through accurate record-keeping and billing documentation.

What Makes You a Great Match

  • Master’s degree from an accredited CRNP or PA program with current Louisiana licensure and national certification (AANP, ANCC, NCCPA, etc.).
  • BLS and ACLS certified with EKG course completion within 12 months.
  • Minimum of 5 years of healthcare experience.
  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.
  • Commitment to ethical practice, professional development, and team-based care.
  • Interest in leadership, innovation in patient programs, and active organizational involvement.

Key Responsibilities

Provide advanced clinical care by assessing, diagnosing, and managing patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians. Coordinate care across various clinical settings while maintaining accurate documentation and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree from an accredited CRNP or PA program with current Louisiana licensure and national certification. Candidates must have at least 5 years of healthcare experience and hold active BLS and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnosisTreatment planningPharmacologic managementNon-pharmacologic managementDiagnostic interpretationCare coordinationPatient education

Cardiology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 82% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physician Assistant market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in Louisiana50 active4,635 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 82% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 24 employers
7
<$145k
3
$145k-165k
12
$165k-185k
5
$185k-205k
2
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$50.22-$108.15/hr
#2

Physician Assistant- Dr. Fealy

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$195k-$212k
#3

Urgent Care Advanced Practice Clinician (PA-C or ARNP)

$92-$96/hr
#4

Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

$95/hr
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Cardiology (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Cardiovascular Institute of the South

Hospitals and Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Choice of three health insurance plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match and profit-sharing
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Accrued General Purpose Time (GPT)
Eight company-paid holidays

Living in Zachary

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$255k
Typical market rent
$1,645/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Baton Rouge, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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