APP - Cardiology Opening in Phoenix, AZ
Updated 2/06/26
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Physician Assistant
Cardiology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Advanced Practice Provider – Acute Care Cardiology (NP or PA)
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Department: Cardiovascular Medicine
Employment Type: Full-Time, permanent position
Setting: Inpatient Cardiology / Post-Procedure Services
Position Overview
This acute care role supports inpatient general cardiology and post-procedure services at a large academic medical center. The APP works collaboratively within a teaching environment alongside attending physicians, fellows, and residents while managing complex cardiovascular patients across multiple care settings.
Clinical Services
* Inpatient general cardiology service
* Post-interventional and electrophysiology procedure care
* Academic, team-based care model
Common Diagnoses Managed
* Acute coronary syndrome
* Heart failure
* Cardiac arrhythmias
* Pericarditis
* Post-procedural cardiac care
Clinical Responsibilities
* Perform inpatient rounds on general cardiology and post-procedure services
* Provide evaluations and consults with indirect supervision
* Manage acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
* Participate in care planning with physicians, fellows, and residents
* Support teaching activities with medical learners and APP students
* Perform specialized procedures as credentialed
* Participate in weekend, holiday, and night coverage as scheduled
Schedule & Coverage
* 12-hour shifts
* Includes nights, weekends, and holidays
* Typically:
* 1–2 weekends per month
* 1–2 major holidays per year
* Up to 3 night shifts per month
Practice Expectations
The selected APP must meet 2–4 of the following:
* Spend at least 50% of workdays hospital-based
* Perform specialized cardiology procedures
* Provide evaluations and consults with indirect supervision on at least 50% of workdays
* Participate in call coverage
* Provide weekend and holiday service
Benefits Highlights
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
* Pre-tax savings plans (HSA/FSA)
* Competitive retirement package
Qualifications
* Preferred: Minimum 2 years of inpatient cardiology APP experience or completion of a cardiology fellowship
* New graduates: Considered if completion of a 1-year cardiology fellowship
Nurse Practitioner
* Master’s degree from an accredited NP program
* Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification (ACNP)
* Active or eligible Arizona RN and APRN licensure
Physician Assistant
* Graduate of an accredited PA program
* NCCPA certification
* Active or eligible Arizona PA licensure
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