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US Heart & Vascular
Birmingham, Alabama

Nurse Practitioner (2390)

Nurse Practitioner Top 25% in Cardiology (NP)Full-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

  • 80%better work-life than Cardiology (NP) peers

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: BHC - Medical Drive Main - Birmingham, AL 35235Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Accredited NP or PA Program GraduateTravel Percentage: Up to 10%Job Shift: DayJob Category: APPNurse Practitioner Opportunity Birmingham Heart Clinic | Hospital APP | Birmingham, AL US Heart and Vascular is seeking a FT Nurse Practitioner (APP) to join our team at Birmingham Heart Clinic in Birmingham, AL.

This hospital-based role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with our experienced cardiologists while also practicing independently. For over 25 years, Birmingham Heart Clinic has provided high-quality cardiovascular care to the community.

Our team of fifteen physicians specializes in treating coronary, carotid, and peripheral disease, as well as performing minimally invasive procedures for aortic aneurysm repair and valve replacement.

Position Highlights: Hospital-based position Assisting cardiologists with hospital rounding and discharges Shifts: 7 on/7 off EMR: Cerner Flexible scheduling Qualifications: Active AL license or willingness to apply Open to new ACNP grads with cardiology nursing experience NP Board Certification required Join a premier cardiology practice where your expertise will make a meaningful impact.

Apply today to be part of a team that values excellence in heart health and professional growth. Contact: Heather Chappell at Heather.Chappell@USHeartandVascular.com or 919-943-0651.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Active AL license or willing to apply Open to new ACNP grads with cardiology experience as a nurse NP Board Certification

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with cardiologists to provide high-quality cardiovascular care. Responsibilities include performing hospital rounds and managing patient discharges in a hospital-based setting.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited NP or PA program and hold an active Alabama license. Board certification is required, and the role is open to new ACNP graduates with cardiology nursing experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient dischargeCoronary disease treatmentCarotid disease treatmentPeripheral disease treatmentCerner EMRClinical assessmentPatient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner (2390) at US Heart & Vascular a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Cardiology (NP) — ranked against 358 active Cardiology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 49 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 59% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Cardiology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 358 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Birmingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$112k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About US Heart & Vascular

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling