<p>Carondelet Medical Group is recruiting a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an established and growing Cardiology practice at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, AZ. This is a hybrid outpatient/inpatient role embedded within a collaborative, physician-led cardiology team, with a clinical focus on improving patient access and managing complex cardiovascular cases. The position suits an APP who thrives in high-volume cardiovascular medicine and wants to practice at the top of their license alongside experienced cardiologists in a well-resourced health system.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive salary (specific range not disclosed — inquire directly)</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Paid time off (PTO)</li> <li>Continuing medical education (CME) allowance</li> <li>Malpractice insurance coverage provided</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, hybrid practice spanning both outpatient clinic and inpatient settings at St. Joseph's Hospital, Tucson</li> <li>Manages new and established cardiology patients with a direct focus on improving access and patient throughput in a high-volume practice</li> <li>Orders and interprets diagnostic testing relevant to cardiovascular care</li> <li>Develops and implements individualized treatment plans for complex cardiology patients</li> <li>Collaborative, team-based model working alongside cardiologists and dedicated clinical support staff</li> <li>Practice operates under collaborative agreement and in accordance with Arizona state requirements for advanced practice providers</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master's-prepared Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) — NP candidates must hold an active RNP license</li> <li>Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice in accordance with Arizona law and applicable regulatory requirements</li> <li>Additional certification(s) as required by the governing board and in accordance with facility Medical Staff Bylaws</li> <li>Cardiology or cardiovascular medicine background preferred given the specialty focus of this role</li> <li>Comfort managing complex, high-acuity cardiovascular patients in both clinic and hospital environments</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tucson sits in the Sonoran Desert, framed by multiple mountain ranges and offering year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and golf — all at a cost of living well below comparable Sun Belt metros. The city supports a vibrant arts and culinary scene, a strong sense of community, and the intellectual energy of a major university town. Phoenix is roughly 90 minutes north and Southern California is within a half-day's drive, making Tucson an appealing base for clinicians who want desert lifestyle without sacrificing urban access.</p>