Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Cardiology
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Job Description
- Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Cardiology
- Columbus, Georgia | New Graduates Welcome
- Build your cardiology career with experienced physicians, supportive colleagues, and room to grow.
Columbus Cardiology Associates, a partner practice of Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVAUSA), is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our cardiovascular care team in Columbus, Georgia.
Work alongside six cardiologists and an established APP team in a role that combines primarily outpatient care with shared inpatient responsibilities. Whether you bring prior cardiology experience or are beginning your career, you’ll have access to mentorship, onboarding support, and experience managing a broad range of cardiovascular conditions.
What You Can Expect
- Monday–Friday schedule with half-day Fridays
- Primarily outpatient cardiology with shared hospital responsibilities
- Mentorship from experienced cardiologists and APP colleagues
- Supportive onboarding to help you build confidence in your role
- Opportunities to evaluate, diagnose, and manage cardiovascular conditions
- Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- A collaborative, physician-led practice with long-term career opportunities
Who We’re Looking For
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Board certification required
- Cardiology experience is preferred but not required
- New graduates with a strong interest in cardiovascular care are encouraged to apply
Bring your interest in cardiology to a team that supports your development and values your contribution to patient care.
Apply today to explore an opportunity with Columbus Cardiology Associates.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and managing cardiovascular conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings. You will work collaboratively with a team of six cardiologists and other advanced practice providers.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and hold board certification. While cardiology experience is preferred, new graduates with a strong interest in cardiovascular care are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 48% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Nurse Practitioner median $139k (middle half $129k–$160k)286 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Georgia index 96.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Georgia | 406 active | 14,202 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% remote · 48% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Georgia Nurse Practitioner listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment406 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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