Cardiology Physician Assistant -Nurse Practitioner
MedStar Health · Baltimore, MD
Posted October 17, 2026
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center · 9000 Franklin Square Dr, Baltimore, MD, US, 21237
- Pay: $115,003 – $190,000 per year
- Schedule: Full Time, Day
- Location: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
- MedStar Job ID: 164695
MedStar Franklin Square Hospital is seeking a Cardiology APP (PA or NP ) to join team in Baltimore, Maryland. MedStar Franklin Square Hospital is a 338-bed, full service acute care hospital located northeast of Baltimore city. It is known for offering comprehensive medical services while delivering excellent patient care. With its warm, patient-centered environment and commitment to innovation, it remains a cornerstone of health and healing in Baltimore.
The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of clinical experience in cardiology, thorough documentation skills, great work ethic and the ability to work autonomously while being connected regularly with non-invasive cardiologists and advanced practice providers. (Interested NPs MUST have acute-care based certification.)
This is a Monday through Friday role and will include daily inpatient rounding and ambulatory clinic, which is in direct connection of the hospital. This job excludes holidays, weekends, after-hour or call responsibilities.
As a MedStar Health clinician, you can expect
- A competitive salary with opportunity to raise your income yearly
- Variety of health insurance options for you and your dependents
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Generous paid time off - 30 days, plus 7 holidays and 2 personal days
- Ongoing CME allowance, plus 5 CME days
- Retirement savings plan – 403(b) with excellent employer match
MedStar Health is the largest health system in the region, with 30,000 associates, working at 10 hospitals, hundreds of ambulatory care sites – all together more than 700 access points of care, covering more than 225 zip codes in 17 counties. MedStar Health is also medical home of the two-time Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles! We also ranked among the “Best Places to Work” by Baltimore magazine, Baltimore Business Journal, and Washington Business Journal. A proud member of the Institute for Diversity in Healthcare Management, we are committed to expanding career and leadership opportunities for ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse individuals.
Education
- Bachelor's degree required, AND
- Master's degree required (Physician Assistant, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner)
Experience
- 1-2 years of cardiology experience (experience must be as an Advanced Practice Provider, post program completion)
Licenses and Certifications
- PA - Physician Assistant NCCPA (National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants) certification required OR
- NP – Nurse Practitioners AANP or ANCC certification required
- Current license with the State of Maryland required
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
- Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Employer
MedStar Health
MedStar Health is the largest health system and the largest provider of healthcare services in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore region. A non-profit organization, MedStar brings together 30,000 associates working at 10 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care sites, more than 700 access points of care across more than 225 zip codes in 17 counties in Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia.
The MedStar system includes:
- Hospitals including MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial, MedStar Franklin Square, MedStar Good Samaritan, MedStar Harbor, MedStar Montgomery, MedStar Southern Maryland and MedStar St. Mary's
- MedStar Medical Group, one of the nation's 15 largest medical groups, plus ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care and primary care practices across the region
- One of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country, with major research and innovation platforms
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose MedStar:
- Published hiring ranges on every position
- The largest employed anesthesia group in the region, with MDAs, CRNAs and CAAs employed directly by the health system
- Productivity and quality incentives, paid malpractice, CME time and allowance, and 403(b), 457(b) and 457(f) retirement plans on many roles
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility as a non-profit employer
Recognition: MedStar Health has been named one of "America's Greatest Workplaces" by Newsweek (including Inclusion and Diversity, Women, Parents and Families, Mental Wellbeing and Healthcare) and one of "America's Best Employers" by Forbes. MedStar is committed to equity for all people and communities.