Cardiology NP or PA

Opportunity Criteria

Specialty:
Cardiology

Loan Repayment:
Negotiable

Salary Range:
$150,000.00 to $167,000.00 / Year

Employment Type:
Not Specified

Bonus Offered:
Negotiable

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA), you will join a growing, physician-led practice at Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced , playing a pivotal role in the continued success, design, and development of our regional Cardiology service line.

You will provide expert outpatient clinical care to adult cardiac patients, collaborating closely with our cardiologists to manage a wide variety of conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and hypertension. You will also contribute significantly to shaping a robust, patient-centered care network in a highly collaborative environment.

To be successful in this role, you will be a licensed Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) with a passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate cardiac care to a diverse community, strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, and a commitment to working within a supportive, mission-driven team environment. This opportunity is structured to support an excellent work-life balance, offering a predictable Monday through Friday schedule with no hospital inpatient call constraints.

• Deliver comprehensive outpatient cardiology consultative services, follow-up care, and routine cardiac screenings.
• Conduct thorough cardiovascular assessments, interpret diagnostic tests (such as EKGs, holter monitors, and stress tests), and formulate evidence-based treatment plans.
• Partner and collaborate cross-functionally with a dedicated network of local primary care providers and advanced practice clinicians to optimize patient referral and follow-up pathways.
• Educate patients and their families on cardiovascular disease management, modern lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence to improve long-term health outcomes.

We are offering the following incentives to eligible new hires:

• Annual base salary ($150,000 - $165,000/year) plus productivity-based incentives
• Signing bonus
• Relocation assistance on a case by case basis
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for you and your family
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, an employer-sponsored pension plan, and annual CME allowance

Job Requirements

Required

• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Active or eligible Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license in the state of California
• National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
• Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification (or eligibility to obtain)
• Demonstrated clinical experience or a strong foundational training background in cardiology care principles
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-based clinical problem-solving skills

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced (a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation) is closely affiliated with Mercy Medical Center in Merced, CA. We are a dedicated network of primary care and specialty physicians delivering unparalleled, compassionate care to our neighboring Valley communities. We operate under the unified banner of CommonSpirit Health® - One Community. One Mission. One California - advancing health for all people.

Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC

Discover Merced: Impactful Medicine & An Unmatched Quality of Life

Merced is a flourishing Central California city of 90,000+ that offers health care professionals a rare combination of a low-stress lifestyle, a highly affordable cost of living, and close proximity to major metropolitan hubs. Choosing to practice here means your work carries profound meaning; you will step directly into a purpose-driven role, expanding critical medical access to a deeply appreciative and deserving community that relies on our care.

• Clinical Growth & Meaningful Impact: Anchored by a 190-bed community hospital and UC Merced, which is actively developing a brand-new medical school program. Here, you have the unique opportunity to be part of the solution to regional healthcare disparities while treating a wonderfully diverse patient population.
• Exceptional Quality of Life: Experience the best of California living without the high-stress environment, heavy traffic, or congestion of major cities. Merced offers a warm, family-oriented community atmosphere where you can truly thrive both inside and outside of the clinic.
• Cost of Living Advantage: Enjoy significantly lower housing costs and a highly competitive dollar-to-value ratio compared to coastal California markets, allowing you to build substantial equity while maintaining an expansive lifestyle.
• Unmatched Location: Perfectly situated just 2 hours from San Francisco, Sacramento, and the scenic Monterey/Carmel coastline.
• Outdoor Recreation: Gateway to Yosemite National Park, surrounded by premium 18-hole golf courses, and featuring 12+ miles of seamless, grade-separated city bike paths.
• Arts & Culture: Home to a local orchestra, theater company, and vibrant regional festivals.

Pay Range
$150,000 - $167,000 /year

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