Cardiology NP / PA

Your Future Role at a Glance

• Join our Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford team as a dedicated 1:1 clinical partner to a leading General Cardiologist, serving as an essential extension of their practice across both hospital and clinic environments.
• How you’ll make an impact in this role
• Join an established team of 13 physicians and 11 APP's
• Call structure: N/A
• Practice setting: 50% inpatient, 50% outpatient
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in cardiology
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

This non-invasive cardiology opportunity offers a predictable, 50/50 split between inpatient hospital management and outpatient clinical continuity backed by a large, well-established team and robust APP support.

Manage general cardiology patients across the full continuum of care-leading daily hospital rounding, admissions, non-invasive diagnostic interpretation, and discharge planning in the hospital, while conducting outpatient clinic visits, post-discharge follow-ups, medication titrations, preventive patient education, and chronic disease management (heart failure, CAD, arrhythmias) in the clinic setting.

About the Facility

• 251-bed hospital
• Serving a population of approximately 738,000
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service
• Ambient listening AI technology
• What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Master's degree of Nursing require
• Benefits that help you thrive
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
• Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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