Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our cardiovascular team in a dynamic, community-focused healthcare environment. The provider will collaborate closely with cardiologists, nursing teams, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with a range of cardiac conditions — both in outpatient and hospital-based settings.

Locations: Killington / Rutland, Vermont (Rutland County)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $111,000 – $125,000+ plus Incentives: Compensation is productivity-based and well above median MGMA benchmarks
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• CME time + annual CME expense allowance
• Signing bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Educational loan repayment support

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cardiovascular assessments and interpret diagnostic tests
• Manage acute and chronic cardiac conditions
• Prescribe and adjust cardiac medications per evidence-based guidelines
• Coordinate care with cardiologists, PCPs, and ancillary services
• Educate patients and families on cardiac health and preventive care
• Complete accurate, timely documentation in the EHR
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical best-practice initiatives
• Provide outpatient and occasional inpatient coverage as needed

Requirements:

• NP: Master’s (or Doctoral) degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program
• PA: Graduate of an ARC-PA–accredited Physician Assistant program
• Active Vermont NP license (APRN) or PA license
• NP: Board certification (e.g., ANCC, AANP)
• PA: NCCPA certification
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an NP or PA. Experience in cardiology, internal medicine, or a related field strongly preferred (per similar roles at UVM)
• BLS and ACLS required
• DEA registration (if applicable for prescribing)