Cardiology NP / PA
Listed compensation
$125k-$156k
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Job Description
Tufts Medical Center Community Care is currently seeking an Outpatient Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiology team in Melrose MA. Join a well-established team of 3 Physicians and 2 Advanced Practitioners in this clinic-based role. Both Experienced and New Grad candidates will be considered with previous experience in Cardiology preferred.
This position will provide clinical care to patients with a broad range of cardiovascular conditions in an outpatient setting.
The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate closely with cardiologists, primary care physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to evaluate, manage, and optimize treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic cardiac disease.
The position focuses on improving cardiovascular outcomes, supporting chronic disease management, and enhancing patient quality of life.
How You'll Transform Patient Care
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad spectrum of cardiology conditions in the outpatient setting
Develop Longitudinal Relationships with Your Patients
- Collaborate with cardiologists and multidisciplinary team members to provide coordinated, patient-centered care
- Focus on quality outcomes, preventive care, and chronic disease management
- Work cross-functionally with various members of our community and stakeholders
Contribute to a work environment that is flexible and aligned with the needs of a modern workforce that values work-life balance
Embrace one of our most fundamental values of active engagement within our communities, bringing together the strengths of academic and community care
Join an organization built on collaborative practices, innovation, and community
Who You Are
- Cardiology, primary care, internal medicine, or related advanced practice experience preferred
- Graduate of an accredited and/or approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- A team player who is excited to work cooperatively with a wide range of stakeholders and disciplines to champion world-class patient satisfaction and support
Current Certification in CPR Required
Work, Live, and Grow: We strive to maintain an inclusive work environment for all our employees. We offer a competitive salary with competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, and more.
- CME support – yearly reimbursement plus free CME credits offered within our system annually
- Full malpractice coverage from the day you start, including tail coverage
- 4 or 5 day work week offered
- Generous vacation and holiday policy
- Location: 50 Rowe Street, Suite 600, Melrose, MA, 02176
How to Apply
You can submit an application via the apply button located at the top of the listing. Should you have any questions regarding the position or any complications applying with us, please feel free to reach out to Dave Rezendes, Physician Recruiter, at david.rezendes@tuftsmedicine.org
Why Tufts Medicine
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts.
Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, an expansive home care network and a large integrated physician network.
Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated care team members providing more than 1.5 million patient experiences per year. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine.
Tufts Medicine came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.
Compensation
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range
$124,800.00 - $156,000.00
Key Responsibilities
The provider will evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with cardiovascular conditions in an outpatient clinic setting. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize treatment plans and improve patient quality of life.
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and hold a current license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Previous experience in cardiology or internal medicine is preferred, and current CPR certification is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $133k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 47 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 66% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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