Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Cardiology

CHRISTUS Health

2 months ago

San Antonio, TexasFull TimeCardiology

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Job Description

About the Role

CHRISTUS Health seeks an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their cardiology team in San Antonio, Texas. This full-time role includes inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments, histories, and physicals
Manage acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
Order and interpret diagnostic studies
Assist in hospital rounds, admissions, and discharges
Collaborate with supervising cardiologists
Educate patients and families on heart health
Document care accurately in EMR

Requirements

Licensed ACNP or PA in Texas
National certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA)
Cardiology or inpatient acute care experience required

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision insurance
Malpractice coverage
CME allowance
PTO
403(b) retirement plan

Work Schedule

Full-time
Mix of hospital and clinic hours
No explicit call or weekend details provided

Join a collaborative cardiology team with comprehensive benefits and a balanced schedule. This role offers professional growth and a supportive environment. Apply today.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Cardiology at CHRISTUS Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Cardiology nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Cardiology position at CHRISTUS Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Cardiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $440k, with the typical range spanning $340k to $600k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in San Antonio, Texas.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Malpractice Coverage, CME allowance, PTO, 403(b) retirement plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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