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Experienced Cardiology Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

MedStar Health · Columbia, MD

Posted October 17, 2026

MedStar Health - Corporate (Columbia) · 10980 Grantchester Way, Columbia, MD, US, 21044

  • Pay: $115,000 – $190,000 per year
  • Schedule: Full Time, Various Available
  • Location: MedStar Health - Corporate (Columbia)
  • MedStar Job IDs: 168536, 168873

MedStar Health is the largest health system in the region, with more than 35,000 associates, 10 hospitals, and more than 700 access points of care. Our expansive network ensures patients have access to the most advanced cardiovascular care—close to where they live and work. For more than 60 years, MedStar Health has been the premier destination for world-class heart and vascular care.

We are currently seeking Experienced Advance Practice Providers (NPs & PAs) across multiple cardiovascular and surgical specialties. These candidates will be considered for a SIGNING Bonus, RETENTION Bonus, and/or Relocation Allowances. There is a generous "off-shift adjuster" for roles that require weekends or nights (after 7p). Applicants should have clinical experience as noted:

Cardiology

  • Outpatient cardiology with hospital rounding (MINIMUM 1-2 years cardiology experience as a clinician)
  • MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (157286)
  • MedStar Franklin Square Hospital (164695)

Advanced Heart Failure

  • Inpatient APP at (Minimum 2 years of acute care cardiology experience as a clinician)
  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center
  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Interventional Cardiology

  • Inpatient APP at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (Minimum 2 years of acute care cardiology experience as a clinician)

Cardiac Surgery

  • Inpatient (Minimum 2 years of cardiac or other surgical setting experience as a clinician)
  • MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (156001)
  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center (158788)
  • Cardiac Surgery First Assist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (Minimum of 2 years of experience as First Assist) (5 yr experience 160031)

Why MedStar Health?

  • Regional leader in cardiovascular excellence for 60+ years
  • Official medical home of the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles
  • Recognized among the Best Places to Work by:
  • Baltimore magazine
  • Baltimore Business Journal
  • Washington Business Journal
  • Proud member of the Institute for Diversity in Healthcare Management, committed to advancing leadership and career opportunities for diverse professionals

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.

Livability

105,871
Columbia population
$421K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Washington
22.3 mi
Pop. 5,146,120
Baltimore
15.8 mi
Pop. 2,189,589
Arlington
25.7 mi
Pop. 235,463
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Howard County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$421K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$2,201
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
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Avg high / low
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 21044
45,100
Total residents
21,542
Male residents
23,558
Female residents
Age distribution
total
45,100
0-9
4,171
10-19
5,535
20-29
6,928
30-39
6,204
40-49
5,458
50-59
6,256
60-69
5,033
70-79
3,165
80+
2,350
Ethnicity
White
21,455
Black Or African American
11,984
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
88
Asian
5,653
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
12
Other
1,173
Two Or More
4,735
Source: US Census Bureau
53
Walk Score — Somewhat Walkable
42
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
34
Transit Score — Some Transit
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) 11.78 mi
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR) 56.70 mi
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) 68.22 mi
Lancaster Airport (LNS) 70.29 mi
Wilmington Airport (ILG) 75.43 mi
Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) 95.32 mi
Source: FAA database
Experienced Cardiology Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
MedStar Health · Columbia, MD