Ascension

PA Cardiology

Ascension$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies preferred
  • 1-2 years of direct cardiology experience recommended
  • Licensure as a Physician Assistant in Texas is required
  • BLS certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire
  • Advanced Life Support certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage cardiology patients during hospital stays
  • Conduct acute cardiac evaluations and daily floor rounds
  • Execute evidence-based treatment strategies in collaboration with cardiologists
  • Coordinate hospital transitions and discharge planning
  • Provide patient and family education on cardiac care

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits with employer match
  • Long-term & short-term disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave & adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunities to contribute to community initiatives
Full Job Description
Location: Austin, Texas
Facility Name: Dell Seton Medical Center UT
Schedule: Full-time | Rotating

Productivity incentives:

CME allowance + dedicated CME days
Malpractice coverage with tail

What You Will Do

Join Ascension Texas Cardiovascular as an Inpatient Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) at Dell Seton Medical Center UT in Austin, TX. Partnering directly with an experienced cardiology team, you will manage cardiology patients during hospital stays-delivering specialized inpatient care, optimizing treatment plans, and driving seamless care coordination to reduce readmissions. If you thrive in an acute hospital setting and are passionate about high-impact cardiac care, elevate your career with our dedicated team.

  • Join an established team of 8 physicians and 2 APPs
  • Weekend coverage: 1/7 including holidays
  • Practice setting: inpatient
  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system
  • Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
  • Lead acute cardiac evaluations and daily floor rounds to manage complex conditions such as heart failure, CAD, and dysrhythmias.
  • Execute dynamic, evidence-based treatment strategies and ordering targeted diagnostic workups in close collaboration with attending cardiologists.
  • Coordinate seamless hospital transitions, guiding multidisciplinary discharge planning and cardiac rehabilitation referrals to minimize 30-day readmissions and foster long-term recovery.
  • Guide patients and families through acute cardiac events, providing compassionate education on diagnosis, post-procedure recovery, lifestyle modifications, and medication compliance.
  • Document clinical encounters in real time, ensuring comprehensive, high-quality medical records that facilitate clear communication across the entire inpatient care team.

About the Facility
  • Serving a population of Round Rock, Texas
  • Integrated referral network
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system


What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Licensed Physician Assistant credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Certified Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:
  • Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:
  • 1 year of experience preferred.


Additional Preferences

2 plus years of cardiology experience

Acute Care certification for all APRN applicants

Visa Eligibility

None

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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