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Alaska Heart Institute
Wasilla, Alaska

Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner Full Practice Authority

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

DEA License (preferred)

Key Skills

Ambulatory CarePatient CareClinical AdministrationMedical Education

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.

What does the Nurse Practitioner market look like in Alaska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in cardiology (np)ranked against 406 Cardiology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedNurse Practitioner median $140k (middle half $130k–$160k)304 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingAlaska index 102.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All nurse practitioner listings in Alaska57 active15,422 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 44% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 35 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 208 closed
New Cardiology NP listings148 in the last 30 days125 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (406 Cardiology (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Alaska figures use all nurse practitioners: too few Alaska Cardiology postings state pay.

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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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.2this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Cardiology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 406 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alaska Heart Institute

Hospitals and Health Care
Anchorage, AK
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Education reimbursement up to $3,000
5 paid education days
PTO
8 paid holidays
Profit Sharing
401K
Pension
Medical, dental and vision coverage

Living in Wasilla

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$408k
Typical market rent
$1,843/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Anchorage, AK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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