<p>A large, highly regarded health system in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area is recruiting a full-time, employed Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider — Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join a high-volume, high-acuity cardiac team operating across both outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings. The practice is actively involved in advanced surgical procedures and national cardiology research initiatives, offering an APP a genuinely independent clinical role with meaningful scope and a Monday–Friday core schedule. Texas carries no state income tax, and the DFW market delivers major-city resources with comparatively accessible cost of living.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with productivity incentives</li> <li>Full-time, directly employed position within a leading regional health system</li> <li>No Texas state income tax — a meaningful take-home advantage</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>CME allowance and paid time off (PTO)</li> <li>Professional development and growth opportunities within a system known for clinical innovation and research</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Blended role: outpatient cardiology clinic combined with inpatient hospital rounding responsibilities</li> <li>Monday–Friday core schedule; weeknight call is phone-only, plus one weekend of call per month</li> <li>Manage an independent panel of cardiology patients with a high degree of clinical autonomy</li> <li>Perform and interpret stress tests, echocardiograms, and nuclear stress tests</li> <li>Conduct preoperative cardiac evaluations and manage postoperative care</li> <li>Collaborate with a multidisciplinary cardiac care team on comprehensive treatment planning</li> <li>High-volume practice with involvement in advanced cardiac surgical procedures and national research initiatives</li> <li>Access to world-class facilities, technology, and subspecialty resources within one of the largest health systems in the DFW region</li> <li>Supportive, collegial team environment with a shared commitment to clinical excellence and innovation</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification required: NCCPA (Physician Assistant) or AANP/ANCC (Nurse Practitioner)</li> <li>Active Texas APP license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Cardiology clinical experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Proficiency in Vietnamese is highly valued given the patient population served</li> <li>Comfortable practicing independently across both clinic and inpatient hospital environments</li> <li>Proficient in ordering and interpreting cardiac diagnostics including stress testing, echocardiography, and nuclear stress tests</li> <li>Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills appropriate for a high-acuity cardiology setting</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Dallas/Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States, offering a diverse, cosmopolitan lifestyle with world-class dining, arts, professional sports, and a robust job market for families. The region spans two major cities and dozens of distinct communities, providing options ranging from urban neighborhoods to spacious suburban living — all at a cost of living well below comparable coastal metros. With no state income tax, excellent public and private school systems, and easy access to DFW International Airport, the Metroplex is a compelling long-term destination for clinicians at any career stage.</p>