Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning in collaboration with physicians across various clinical settings. Coordinate patient care through interdisciplinary communication, documentation, and participation 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
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Cardiology — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 62% have no call, 54% 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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