<p>A large, well-established healthcare system in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area is recruiting a full-time, employed Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider — either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to carry an independent panel of cardiology patients across both outpatient clinic and inpatient rounding settings. The role offers a Monday–Friday core schedule, meaningful procedural scope including stress testing and echocardiography interpretation, and direct involvement in advanced cardiac surgical programs and national research initiatives. Texas has no state income tax, and the DFW market offers one of the most competitive APP compensation environments in the country.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with productivity incentives</li> <li>No Texas state income tax — a meaningful addition to take-home compensation</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>CME allowance and paid CME days</li> <li>Paid time off (PTO)</li> <li>Professional development and growth opportunities within a leading academic and research-oriented health system</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, employed position embedded within a high-performing, multidisciplinary cardiology team at one of the largest healthcare systems in the DFW metro area</li> <li>Blended practice model: independent outpatient clinic panel combined with inpatient rounding responsibilities</li> <li>Monday–Friday schedule; weeknight call is phone-only, plus one weekend of call per month</li> <li>Manage your own 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 cardiovascular evaluations and manage postoperative cardiac 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 active national research initiatives</li> <li>Access to world-class facilities, resources, and a collegial, supportive work environment</li> <li>Vietnamese language proficiency is highly valued given the patient population served</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification required — NCCPA (PA-C) or AANP/ANCC (NP) credentialing accepted</li> <li>Active Texas APP license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Cardiology experience strongly preferred; comfort with both clinic and inpatient hospital environments required</li> <li>Proficiency in ordering and interpreting cardiac diagnostics: stress testing, echocardiography, and nuclear stress tests</li> <li>Ability to work independently with strong clinical decision-making and communication skills</li> <li>Vietnamese language proficiency is a significant differentiator for this role</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Dallas/Fort Worth is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States, offering a remarkable combination of urban amenities, cultural diversity, world-class dining and arts, and a cost of living that remains accessible relative to comparable major metros. The region is home to top-rated suburban school districts, extensive recreational options, and easy access to both domestic and international travel through DFW International Airport. For clinicians relocating from higher-tax states, the absence of a Texas state income tax represents an immediate and lasting financial advantage.</p>