PA Cardiology

We Are Hiring

Location: Austin, TexasFacility Name: Dell Seton Medical Center UTSchedule: Full-time | Rotating 

Productivity incentives:

CME allowance + dedicated CME daysMalpractice 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

Why Providers Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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Why Join Our Team?

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays 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.