PA Cardiology

About the Facility

Serving a population of Round Rock, Texas. Integrated referral network. Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system.

Your future role at a glance

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.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

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.

Why Providers Choose Ascension

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

Minimum Requirements

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