Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - General Cardiology

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

Listed compensation

$131k-$162k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner or a Certified Physician Assistant to join our south region cardiology practice. This person will provide care for patients at M Health Fairview Heart Care Clinics in Edina and Princeton, and M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital.

In This Role, You Will

Engage in comprehensive diagnosis and management of patients with complex cardiovascular conditions in all spectrums of care including medication management, ordering and interpreting diagnostics and labs, acquiring histories and physicals, and implementing treatment plans.

Collaborate with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team in an effort to provide the highest quality patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.

Schedule: Full time, 1.0 FTE

Monday thru Friday, daytime schedule

No after hours, weekend or Holiday call responsibility at this time. There is the potential for weekend coverage in the future.

  • We’re Looking For a PA or NP Who Is:
  • A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Adult Nurse Practitioner training program.
  • Eligible or is certified through NCCPA, ANCC or AANP.
  • Licensed or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice (PAs) or MN APRN license or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through MN Board of Nursing (NP’s).
  • Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

What Could Set You Apart?

Two years prior experience as a Cardiology PA or NP.

What We Offer

We're proud to offer competitive compensation and a market-leading benefits package to support our employees and their families.

The full-time salary range is $130,866-$161,945 commensurate with practice experience and may also include incentive compensation or additional specialty-specific compensation components. Salary prorated based on FTE.

Your total compensation is further enhanced by a robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial well-being. Highlights include:

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
  • Substantial 401K employer contribution

Generous Flexible Time Off

  • Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
  • Allowance for CE, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
  • Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
  • As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
  • Additional information on our benefits can be found here.

#APP

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,500 physicians, 500 advanced practice providers, and 200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Key Responsibilities

The provider will perform comprehensive diagnosis and management of patients with complex cardiovascular conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement treatment plans and interpret diagnostic tests.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Adult Nurse Practitioner program and hold or be eligible for relevant Minnesota licensure. Certification through NCCPA, ANCC, or AANP is required, with two years of cardiology experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient diagnosisDiagnostic interpretationPhysical examinationsTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationInpatient careOutpatient careClinical documentationPatient history takingCardiovascular care

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, 40% are remote, 63% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - General Cardiology at University of Minnesota Physicians 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 361 active Cardiology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
75%
Sign-on bonus
25%
PSLF eligible
8% this job
Loan repayment
4% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Cardiology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 361 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Princeton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$398k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Median resident rent
$991/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (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 University of Minnesota Physicians

Hospitals and Health Care
Minneapolis, MN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Vision discount plan
Substantial 401K employer contribution
Generous flexible time off
Well-being program with annual spending allotment
Peer coaching and counseling services
Concierge services
CE, license, board certification, and DEA fee allowance