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Allina Health
Woodbury, Minnesota

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Cardiology

Nurse Practitioner 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo nightsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$56.48-$78.15/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day week · 4×10s

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Job Description

Location Address

  • 225 Smith Ave N Suite 400 Saint Paul, MN 55102-2533
  • October 12, 2026

Department: 66049910 AHMHI Clinic St Paul

Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length

10 hour shift

Hours Per Week

40

Union Contract

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation

None

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health.

Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute is seeking a Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider, with ideally heart failure experience, to join the practice based in St. Paul and Woodbury clinics.

  • Monday through Friday, with one weekday off
  • Four 10-hour shifts, including seeing patients during typical clinical hours, with other hours for charting
  • No holidays, weekends, or on-call

Job Description

Principle Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care

Required Qualifications

Master's degree - Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Preferred Qualifications

New graduates may be considered. Prefer a minimum of 2 years experience in cardiology or ICU

Licenses/Certifications

Master's degree completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program required

Certification as a Physician Assistant - NCCPA -National Commission Certification of Physician Assistants upon hire required or Certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) - American Nurse Credentialing Center or (AANP) American Association for Nurse Practitioners required upon hire

  • Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire (NP candidates)
  • Active MN & WI NP/PA license (or ability to obtain).
  • BLS certification required with in 180 days of hire.
  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain MN DEA certification and National Provider Identifier (NPI).
  • Ability to meet criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and hospital privileges.

Physical Demands

Medium Work*:

Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $56.48 to $78.15 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

  • Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
  • Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits Include

  • Medical/Dental
  • PTO/Time Away
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term/Long-term Disability
  • Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
  • Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
  • Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

Key Responsibilities

The provider will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, determine diagnoses, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians. They are also responsible for prescribing medications, ordering diagnostics, and providing patient education for chronic illness management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and possess active MN and WI licensure. Preferred qualifications include at least two years of experience in cardiology or ICU settings.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningHeart Failure CareICU CareClinical Documentation

Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $142k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 63% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Cardiology at Allina Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Cardiology (NP) — ranked against 363 active Cardiology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
74% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
CME allowance
52% this job
Loan repayment
30% this job
Relocation assistance
22%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Cardiology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 363 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Woodbury

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$400k
Typical market rent
$2,177/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Allina Health

Medical Practices
Minneapolis, Minnesota
11-50 employees

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 Continuing Medical Education
Student Loan Support Benefits (PSLF navigation)