Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Nurse PractitionerNo callFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 20,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford HealthCare Heart and Vascular Institute

Hartford HealthCare is a national leader in heart disease prevention, treatment, surgery and research.

Our system of care includes the most talented and experienced physicians, the very latest technology, and a team of compassionate caregivers whose only goal is to help patients and their families fight heart disease, which is our nation’s number one killer.

At the HHC Heart and Vascular Institute, we measure everything we do. That’s what helps us continuously improve and separates us from our competition.

Our Cardiovascular Data Management Center provides comprehensive and continuous quality improvement information and allows us to compare our patient outcomes to state and national benchmarks.

Advanced Practitioner Role Scope

The APP will be dividing their time between SNF setting and infusion/outpatient cardiology clinic.

The infusion clinic involves assessment, follow up, instruction and collaboration with the community cardiologist for the necessity of intravenous diuresis, thereby reducing the need for hospitalization, improving QoL, adhering and implementing GDMT.

The APP will not only be responsible for instituting a new infusion clinic needed across the central region outside of the current one established at HOCC, but also coverage of cardiac testing.

The APP will play a vital role in filling the gaps and needs of our heart failure population, educating our patients and families lifestyle modifications, GDMT and providing an additional resource to the affiliated cardiology practices.

Shift: Full Time – The hours split TBD by the needs of patient population.

The APP is primarily in SNF setting

Advanced Practitioners Enjoy

At Hartford HealthCare newly graduated and experienced providers are provided with the support and mentorship they need to succeed through the job, classroom, and procedural training. Our benefits include:

Direct support from the Chief of Cardiology to help create a new cardiology consultation program within the Skilled Nursing Facility setting

  • Autonomy to create your own workflow and schedule
  • Only travel between sites located closely together
  • Future leadership opportunities as the new program grows
  • Call not required
  • Competitive compensation, matching 401k, tiered medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice

Leadership development opportunities through Hartford HealthCare’s Professional Leadership Development Institute

Advanced Practitioner Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Physician Assistant, or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Connecticut

Certification or eligible to be certified as a Physician Assistant or National Board Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

  • Cardiology experience required
  • Geriatric board certification preferred
  • We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.

We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practitioner will divide time between Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) settings and an infusion/outpatient cardiology clinic, focusing on assessment, instruction, and collaboration for intravenous diuresis to reduce hospitalizations. Responsibilities also include instituting a new infusion clinic, covering cardiac testing, and educating the heart failure population on lifestyle modifications and Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT).

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and licensed or eligible for licensure in Connecticut. Required qualifications include certification/board certification and specific experience in Cardiology, with geriatric board certification being preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Advanced Practice Provider (APP)Physician Assistant (PA)Nurse Practitioner (NP)Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) SettingInfusion Clinic ManagementHeart Failure ManagementPatient EducationCardiac Testing Coverage

Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 64% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Cardiology market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in cardiology (np)ranked against 356 Cardiology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedCardiology median $160k (middle half $158k–$170k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Cardiology listings in Connecticut8 active357 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 64% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut Nurse Practitioner listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $14k) · 14% offer loan repayment233 active listings, Nov 2026
Cardiology hiring demand#13 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 35 days · 12% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 208 closed
New Cardiology listings337 in the last 30 days275 the 30 days before (+23%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Cardiology pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (356 Cardiology (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology at Hartford HealthCare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Cardiology (NP) — ranked against 356 active Cardiology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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About Hartford HealthCare

Hospitals and Health Care
New Britain, Connecticut
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

No Call
Flexible Schedule
Autonomy
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with Match
CME Reimbursement