Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA) - Cardiology
Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (St. Augustine/Palm Coast)
Position Summary
Our growing cardiology practice is looking for a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team and work closely with our Electrophysiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, and General Cardiologists. The position includes a mix of clinic work in our St. Augustine and Palm Coast offices, along with limited hospital responsibilities. Benefits include competitive salary, health coverage, paid leave, and CME support.
Key Responsibilities
Outpatient Care (Weekdays): Conduct patient visits, manage medications, order diagnostic tests, and coordinate care alongside cardiologists. Following any weekend on-call rotation, APPs receive Monday off.
Hospital Call (Weekends): Collaborate with a second APP to perform consults and inpatient rounds Saturday and Sunday. Responsibilities include documenting visits, coordinating lab/imaging orders, adjusting medications, and overseeing stress tests when applicable.
Night Call (Weekdays): Offer remote call coverage from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. for hospital and practice-related patient concerns. All coverage is done remotely—no on-site presence required. Morning patient handoff is expected as needed.
Qualifications
Experience in cardiology is a plus; however, recent graduates with a strong interest in the specialty are welcome to apply.
Candidates must possess a current Florida license as an APRN or PA-C, with no history of disciplinary action or malpractice issues.
Must have a solid understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient care standards, clinical documentation practices, and healthcare billing processes.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is competitive and reflects your experience and skillset. Our benefits package includes:
Malpractice insurance
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with HSA options for eligible plans
Paid vacation and sick leave
CME funding
Other Information
Location: St. Augustine and/or Palm Coast, FL — candidates should live within commuting distance or be planning to relocate before their start date.
First Coast Heart & Vascular is a Partner Practice of Cardiovascular Associates of America. CVAUSA brings the best cardiovascular physicians into one network with the common mission of saving lives, reducing costs, and improving patient care through clinical innovation while preserving Practice autonomy.