Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiology

2 days ago
Minneapolis, Minnesota$150,509 - $183,893/yrFull TimeNurse Practitioner
Practice Authority in Minnesota
Full Practice

Practice independently without physician oversight.

Your Market Position

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61% below median for Nurse Practitioner in MN — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $773k over 3 years

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Allina Health as a Cardiology NP/PA – Day/Night Rotation, 36 hrs in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides clinical care for patients Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
  • Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
  • Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
  • Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.

Requirements

  • MN Board of Nursing required upon hire ( NP) Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification within specialty or Certification as a Physician Assistant
  • National Commission Certification of Physician Assistants upon hire required. ACLS
  • Multisource required within 180 Days Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire Active MN NP/PA license (or ability to obtain) Physical Demands Medium Work

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $150,509 - $183,893/yr
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Allina Health in United States.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnosisTreatment PlanningMedical Diagnostics InterpretationPrescribing MedicationPatient EducationCase ManagementChronic Illness ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationCardiology CareICU CareClinical Consultations
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Position Insights

Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Cardiology position at Allina 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.

Compensation Analysis

Allina Health lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $151k to $184k annually.

This is approximately 62% below the national median for Cardiology professionals, which is around $440k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($151k–$184k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Medical Diagnostics Interpretation, Prescribing Medication, Patient Education, Case Management, Chronic Illness Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive clinical care for cardiology patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and medical diagnostics interpretation. Act as an educator and liaison within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to manage inpatient and outpatient care.

Benefits package: Medical/Dental, PTO/Time Away, Retirement Savings Plans, Life Insurance, Short-term/Long-term Disability, Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness), Tuition Reimbursement or CME, Student Loan Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Allina Health

Medical Practices
Minneapolis, Minnesota
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or CME
Student Loan Support

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago