Pays $127.5K - $161.8KPhysician Assistant market median is ~$137k (47 jobs)

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Brown Medicine
Providence, Rhode Island

Physician Assistant Cardiology

Physician Assistant 9.1 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 2mo ago

About the Role

No call. No weekends. No nights. 10-hour days, M-F. See 10-12 patients daily. $127K-$161K. Work at a top teaching hospital.

Join Brown Medicine as a Physician Assistant Cardiology in Providence, Rhode Island.

Key Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates advanced cardiac knowledge and skills to care for patients in the ambulatory care setting.
  • Implements primary and secondary prevention interventions for cardiovascular disease, management of chronic stable cardiac diseases, and episodic care as needed.

Requirements

  • Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $127.5K - $161.8K
  • Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with Brown Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island.

Licensure & Certifications

Requires a master's degree from a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program with current board certification (NCCPA, ANCC, or AANP). Must hold a current Rhode Island license, DEA license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSDEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Guideline-Directed Medical TherapyCardiac KnowledgePhysical ExaminationsEKG InterpretationEchocardiogram InterpretationStress TestingBilling and CodingEHR ProficiencyLifechartInterprofessional CollaborationPatient Care CoordinationClinical Leadership

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant Cardiology at Brown Medicine a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Cardiology (PA) — ranked against 104 active Cardiology (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Cardiology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 47 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 62% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Rhode Island's cost-of-living index is 120.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state — Rhode Island ranks #6 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 9.1/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 47 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Brown Medicine

Medical Practices
Providence, RI
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
CME Allowance
Paid Time Off
Malpractice Coverage