Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Job Description
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Ocala, Florida | Full-Time or PRN Opportunities
The Cardiovascular Institute of Central Florida (CVI), a partner practice of Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVAUSA), is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Ocala.
Choose a full-time position providing outpatient and inpatient cardiovascular care or a PRN opportunity supporting occasional inpatient weekend coverage. New graduates interested in cardiology are welcome to apply for the full-time role.
Position Options
- Full-Time: Monday–Friday, combining clinic visits and hospital care, with approximately one weekend per month
- PRN: Occasional weekends providing inpatient cardiology coverage
- What You’ll Do
- Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
- Participate in hospital rounding, consultations, and follow-up care
- See patients in the outpatient clinic as part of the full-time position
- Order and interpret cardiovascular testing
- Work closely with cardiologists and fellow APPs to develop treatment plans
- Provide patient education and complete timely clinical documentation
- What We’re Looking For
- Board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Active Florida license or eligibility to obtain one
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills
- Interest in continued learning and delivering quality cardiovascular care
- Cardiology experience preferred, though not required for the full-time position
Support for Your Career
Join a team that offers mentorship, supportive onboarding, and exposure to a broad range of cardiovascular conditions. You’ll have opportunities to build your skills alongside experienced cardiologists and APPs, with access to resources across the CVAUSA network.
- Full-Time Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive base salary with incentive opportunity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- CME allowance
- 401(k)
About the Practice
CVI serves Ocala and the surrounding communities with comprehensive cardiovascular care. Our practice combines local relationships and a collaborative team environment with the support of a national cardiovascular network.
Apply to learn more about joining CVI in a full-time or PRN capacity.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves evaluating and managing patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions in both clinic and hospital settings. Responsibilities include performing hospital rounds, ordering diagnostic tests, and collaborating with cardiologists to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants with an active Florida license or the ability to obtain one. Strong clinical judgment and communication skills are required, and while cardiology experience is preferred, it is not mandatory for full-time applicants.
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Key Skills
Cardiology — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 66% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in cardiology (pa) | ranked against 133 Cardiology (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Florida | 222 active | 4,642 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 66% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Physician Assistant listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment222 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 35 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 53 postings, 46 closed |
| New Cardiology listings | 388 in the last 30 days | 248 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician Assistant pay trend | +2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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