Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – NP / PA – Cardiology

Build Your Career in Cardiology within an Award-Winning Cardiology Department at St. Luke’s Hospital!

At St. Luke’s Hospital, we are more than just a healthcare system—we are a community of dedicated professionals committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. As an independent, award-winning health system, we have been recognized nationally for our outstanding patient experience and unmatched quality of care. St. Luke’s Hospital for over a decade has been recognized for “Outstanding Patient Experience” by HealthGrades.

Position Summary:

Join our nationally recognized Heart and Vascular Institute as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in our new Cardiology Training Program—an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant seeking to build deep expertise in cardiovascular care. This structured program is designed to prepare APPs for advanced practice in cardiology through a combination of hands-on clinical experience, didactic learning, and direct mentorship from our team of leading cardiologists. After successful completion of the training, you will continue to work as an expert in Cardiology as an Advanced Practice Provider within our Cardiology department.

Program Details:

• 6-Month Structured Training Period: Participate in an immersive, full-time cardiology training curriculum covering a broad spectrum of cardiovascular care, including inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, interventional, and heart failure services.
• Ongoing Clinical Development: Following the initial training period, APPs will continue to practice under the supervision and mentorship of our cardiologists, gradually assuming greater clinical responsibility as confidence and proficiency grow.
• Certification Support: APPs will be eligible to take the Certified Cardiology Knowledge Exam after one year. We provide support and preparation resources to ensure success on the certification exam. Passing of Exam is required. The timeframe of exam date may be flexible but required to pass by the end of year two.
• Long-Term Role: Upon successful completion of the program and certification, APPs will transition to a permanent role within our Heart and Vascular Institute, working collaboratively with our cardiovascular team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.

What We Offer:

• A rare opportunity to train and grow under the mentorship of expert cardiologists
• Exposure to cutting-edge cardiovascular diagnostics, procedures, and treatments
• A collaborative, team-based environment committed to clinical excellence and professional development
• Competitive salary and full benefits package
• Certification exam support and continuing education opportunities

As the exclusive alliance partner of Cleveland Clinic’s No. 1-ranked Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, St. Luke’s continues to deliver nationally recognized, high-quality cardiac care to our patients.

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

• Nursing Degree, Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Master’s Program or Physician Assistant program.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri, certified by the American Nurses Association as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner or licensed and certified by the NCCPA and licensed in the state of Missouri.
• Strong interest in cardiovascular medicine and commitment to completing a structured training program
• Excellent communication, clinical, and critical thinking skills
• New graduates welcome to apply

Benefits for a Better You:

• Day one benefits package
• Pension plan & 401K
• Competitive Compensation
• FSA & HSA options
• PTO programs available
• Education assistance
• CME allowance & days off

For over 150 years, St. Luke’s Hospital has been a nationally recognized, independent, nonprofit health system, dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate care. We are consistently recognized for our outstanding patient experience, ensuring that every provider has the resources and support needed to deliver top-quality care.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career with excellent support, competitive compensation, and a culture that values growth within a family environment, we invite you to apply today!