Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

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

The role involves providing advanced clinical care as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, which includes assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care within state regulations. Responsibilities also cover performing detailed health histories, managing treatments, coordinating care through rounds and collaboration, and participating in educational and quality improvement efforts.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree from an accredited CRNP or PA program, hold current Louisiana licensure, and maintain national certification (AANP, ANCC, NCCPA, etc.). A minimum of five years of healthcare experience is required, along with BLS and ACLS certifications and completion of an EKG course within 12 months.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

AssessmentDiagnosisCare PlanningPharmacologic Treatment ManagementNon-Pharmacologic Treatment ManagementDiagnostic Interpretation

Cardiology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 74% have no call, 78% 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).

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Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 24 employers

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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median 3.9this job 1.5
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About Cardiovascular Institute of the South

Hospitals and Health Care
Lafayette, Louisiana
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

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