Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - General Cardiology
Listed compensation
$120k-$172k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our established cardiology practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team of cardiologists and experienced Advanced Practice Providers dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care.
The PA or NP will work in a collaborative team effort to provide a complete scope of care for cardiology patients. The provision of care includes but is not limited to analyzing pathophysiology for various cardiovascular disease processes, developing cardiovascular diagnoses while formulating a treatment plan and evaluate patient response to treatment, and utilizing evidence-based medicine practices using quality, cost-effective care.
Patients will be seen in clinic only OR the PA or NP will see patients in both the hospital and clinic setting. They will be responsible for educating patients and families regarding cardiovascular disease process, including primary and secondary cardiac prevention, while remaining cognizant of the patient's emotional, physical and cultural needs - Providing effective communication and presentation skills with the interdisciplinary team.
This position may also provide occasional outreach clinic coverage to Southern Minnesota, upon completion of successful onboarding and training (after a minimum of 12 months).
Only one 1.0 FTE position but two options
- Option 1: Cardiology Clinic only M-F 8-5 pm: no weekends or holidays
- Option 2: See patients in both the hospital and clinic settings. Hospital weekend and holidays included.
During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding.
You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.
Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner: Masters-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Current MN RN and APRN license and certification as a FNP or ANP.
Physician Assistant: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the MN State Board of Medical Practice.
Additional Qualifications
- Active BLS and ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at start date and DEA registration required
- Prior clinical experience preferred but not required. New graduates may be considered.
External applicants: To be considered for this position please upload a cover letter and personal statement along with 2-3 letters of reference with your online application. New Graduates: at least 2 letters must be from clinical preceptors.
Mayo Clinic employees: To be considered for this position please upload last 3 performance evaluations, cover letter, and personal statement with the online application.
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.
Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.
Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Key Responsibilities
The provider will analyze cardiovascular disease processes, develop treatment plans, and evaluate patient responses in clinic or hospital settings. They are also responsible for educating patients and families on cardiac prevention while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
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 ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k 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, 30% are remote, 57% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $120k–$172k | Cardiology median $139k (middle half $139k–$159k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$148k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Cardiology listings in Minnesota | 13 active | 367 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% remote · 57% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Nurse Practitioner listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus · 14% offer loan repayment243 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology hiring demand | #13 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 35 days · 12% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 208 closed |
| New Cardiology listings | 354 in the last 30 days | 268 the 30 days before (+32%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology pay trend | +1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Mayo Clinic | #7 of 15 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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