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Allina Health
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiology

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$151k-$184k

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Job Description

Location Address

  • 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311
  • October 08, 2026

Department: 61005025 AHMHI APP Providers MPLS

Shift: Day/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length

12 hour shift

Hours Per Week

36

Union Contract

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation

Occasional

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 an Advanced Practice Provider to our Comprehensive CV Care and Coordination Center at Abbott Northwestern Hospital..9 FTE position.

The schedule includes both day and night shifts. The position is 36 hours per week.

12-hour day/night rotation, with working every 4th to 5th weekend, on average. In addition, the position provides holiday and back up coverage.

The role support supports general inpatient / C5 cardiology.

Job Description

Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a physician/nurse team in accordance with the designated specialty. Works in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.

  • Principle 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.
  • Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.
  • Refers for specialty care when determined.
  • Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.

Participates in Health Care Team

  • Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
  • Acts as resource to members of the team.
  • Works with primary care team for program development.
  • Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
  • Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

New graduates may be considered. Minimum of 2 years of experience in cardiology or ICU.

  • Licenses/Certifications
  • Licensed Registered Nurse - 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 - NCCPA -National Commission Certification of Physician Assistants upon hire required.
  • ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 Days
  • Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire
  • Active MN NP/PA license (or ability to obtain)
  • 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: $150,509 to $183,893 per year

The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).

  • 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

Provides comprehensive clinical care including diagnosis, treatment, and patient consultations as part of a multidisciplinary cardiology team. Acts as an educator and case manager while collaborating with physicians and hospital staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and active Minnesota licensure. Candidates must hold relevant certifications such as ANCC or NCCPA and possess ACLS/BLS certification.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPrescribing MedicationsCase ManagementConsultationInterdisciplinary CollaborationInpatient CareOutpatient Care

Cardiology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 70% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$167k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $170k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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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 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Cardiology (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 128 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Minneapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$365k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,682/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. 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)