Cardiology Physician Assistant

Permanente Medicine

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United States$137k–161kFull TimeCardiology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Permanente Medicine as a Cardiology Physician Assistant in United States.

Key Responsibilities

specialty group practices in the Pacific Northwest. Summary Kaiser Permanente

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is seeking a full

based medicine, patient

centered care, and physician collaboration. Position Highlights: This is a multi

Benefits & Compensation

Salary Range: $ 137,239 and $161,457 (salary will be prorated based on FTE, new hire salaries will be based on factors such as education, training and experience.)

Based Incentives: Annual bonus based on organizational goals and quality metrics

Generous Employer Retirement Contributions: Upon eligibility, WPMG will contribute 11% of your base salary to your 401(K), with additional employee contributions being optional

Cash Balance Plan: Additional means to save for retirement

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No call required.

Apply to join Permanente Medicine as a Cardiology Physician Assistant.

Key Skills

CardiologyPatient evaluationTreadmill stress testsElectrophysiologyCoronary artery disease managementHeart failure managementArrhythmia managementAtrial fibrillationAtrial flutterEvidence-based medicinePatient-centered careClinical collaborationQuality improvement

Requirements

Candidates must hold NCCPA certification and possess at least two years of experience practicing as a certified physician assistant with cardiac conditions. The ability to obtain a federal DEA registration and a Washington State medical license is also required.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiology Physician Assistant at Permanente Medicine a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Cardiology physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Cardiology — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Cardiology position at Permanente Medicine is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Cardiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $440k, with the typical range spanning $340k to $600k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Permanente Medicine lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $137k to $161k annually.

This is approximately 66% below the national median for Cardiology professionals, which is around $440k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($137k–$161k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiology, Patient evaluation, Treadmill stress tests, Electrophysiology, Coronary artery disease management, Heart failure management, Arrhythmia management, Atrial fibrillation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.

Core responsibilities: The primary role involves evaluating and managing general cardiology patients in an outpatient setting, including conditions like coronary artery disease and arrhythmias. Additionally, the position requires conducting and interpreting treadmill stress tests and providing electrophysiology follow-up ...

Benefits package: 401(k) retirement contributions, Cash balance plan, Health benefits, Paid time off, Annual education leave, Education allowance, Leadership development, Malpractice coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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