Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Compensation
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Job Description
- Job Location: Wasilla - Matsu, AK 99645Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Department: Wasilla APP Group Summary of duties: An exempt position with clinical, administrative and educational responsibilities in the care of patients requiring cardiac care. Under the supervision of the Executive Committee, Executive Leadership Group and the APP Council, the NP or PA will have a critical role in the ambulatory and acute care setting, with both team member and individual duties Position conditions: AHA ACLS and BLS certification required Willingness to work in multiple clinic locations and hospitals Willingness to work a variable schedule as required Please note: Our local hospitals, Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital, require healthcare providers to be fully credentialed prior to their first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 3-4 months, but can vary
- Compensation: Commensurate with experience Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at AHVI in a similar role
Benefits: Education reimbursement up to $3,000 and 5 paid education days a year PTO 8 paid holidays per year Profit Sharing 401K Pension Medical, dental and vision coverage Colonial Life Elective
Benefits
Life insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program FMLA Mission Statement: Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute delivers compassionate, high-quality care to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease. We collaborate across systems to make proven therapies accessible to all Alaskans, with a commitment to discovering innovative ways to meet the needs of our community.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred: Master’s degree in designated area preferred. Minimum: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or accredited school for physician assistant programs. Completion of an accredited Nursing Practitioner/Physician Assistant program.
Required
Qualifications
Experience: 1-3 years of prior experience as NP or PA preferred Willing to consider new graduates as well Nurse Practitioner: Current and active RN and NP license for the state of Alaska, preferred Eligible for NP license or NP license in progress for the state of Alaska State of Alaska NP Prescriptive Privileges Active DEA certificate (upon hire) Physician Assistant: Current and active PA license for state of Alaska, preferred Eligible for PA license or PA license in progress for the state of Alaska Alaska Dispensing Authority Active DEA certificate (upon hire)
Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical, administrative, and educational care for patients requiring cardiac services in both ambulatory and acute care settings. Collaborate with the Executive Committee and APP Council to deliver high-quality cardiovascular treatment.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited NP or PA program and active licensure/eligibility for the state of Alaska. AHA ACLS and BLS certifications and a DEA certificate are required upon hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 44% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in cardiology (np) | ranked against 406 Cardiology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Nurse Practitioner median $140k (middle half $130k–$160k)304 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alaska index 102.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All nurse practitioner listings in Alaska | 57 active | 15,422 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 44% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology NP hiring demand | #13 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 35 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 208 closed |
| New Cardiology NP listings | 148 in the last 30 days | 125 the 30 days before (+18%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner pay trend (all specialties) | +2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at ALASKA HEART INSTITUTE a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Cardiology (NP) — ranked against 406 active Cardiology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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