Cardiology Physician Assistant
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Job Description
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.
Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety.
These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Specialty
The award-winning physicians at Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute | Lehigh Valley Health Network part of Jefferson Health, are all board-certified, many with fellowship training from nationally-recognized programs. Our clinicians are committed to lifelong learning, collaboration and evidence-based care resulting in exceptional outcomes for the communities we serve.
We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide outpatient and inpatient noninvasive cardiology care at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill, serving patients across Schuylkill County and surrounding areas.
Position Overview
- In this role, the advanced practice clinician (APC) will:
- Provide inpatient and outpatient, non-invasive cardiology care
- Perform cardiology consultations and diagnostic evaluations
- Interpret ECGs, Holter monitors, event monitors, laboratory data and chest radiographs
- Supervise and support cardiac stress testing
- Collaborate with cardiologists, nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams
- Practice in a well-established, fully supported and growing program offering both autonomy and team-based support
- This position can offer a flexible schedule, including per-diem consideration.
This opportunity is ideal for APCs who value meaningful patient relationships, broad clinical exposure and the ability to make a visible impact, while remaining connected to a large, sophisticated health system.
Why Schuylkill County?
- Practicing at LVH–Schuylkill offers a blend of community-focused medicine with system-wide resources:
- A close-knit care environment where APCs are highly valued and visible
- Strong collaboration with cardiologists across the health network
- Predictable workflows and a balanced pace of practice
- Easy access to outdoor recreation, affordable living and small-town charm
- Support from one of Pennsylvania’s largest and most advanced health networks
For APCs who may not be seeking a large academic or urban setting, this role provides the opportunity to practice high-quality cardiology without sacrificing professional growth, technology or collaboration.
Benefits
We acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous benefits package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Some of our benefits include:
- Up to $20,000 total forgivable recruitment loan/retention payment
- Competitive salary with incentive plans
- Health, dental, vision and 403(b) retirement savings
- Student loan support, Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer
- Malpractice insurance provided at no cost
- Reimbursement for continuing medical education and technology
- Relocation services (if applicable)
Qualifications
- Valid License/Certification in Pennsylvania, or the ability to obtain one
- 3 years of experience as an APC in a cardiology setting
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.
In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law.
All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
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Work Shift
Day Shift
Address
700 E Norwegian St
Primary Location
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill
Position Type: Onsite
Union
Not Applicable
Work Schedule
Department: 1012-70601 LVPG-S Cardiology - Claude A Lord Blvd
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will provide inpatient and outpatient non-invasive cardiology care, including performing consultations and diagnostic evaluations. They will also interpret cardiac diagnostic data and collaborate with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiology Physician Assistant at Lehigh Valley Health Network a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Cardiology (PA) — ranked against 118 active Cardiology (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Cardiology — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 68% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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