Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - General Cardiology
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
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, 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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