You practice cardiology under physician supervision, seeing patients and managing their heart conditions. As a Cardiology PA, you perform exams, order tests, adjust medications, and assist with procedures—handling much of the day-to-day patient care while consulting with cardiologists on tougher cases.
Cardiology Physician Assistant pay typically runs $114K–$160K at this level, and jobs in this field are projected to grow 20% through 2034.
Much of your day tends to involve seeing established patients, reviewing test results, managing medication titrations, and handling the documentation that keeps a busy cardiology practice running. In many settings, you'll be doing pre-operative evaluations, rounding on inpatients, or staffing outpatient clinics—sometimes all three depending on the group's structure.
The supervisory relationship with cardiologists matters a lot. Some groups treat PAs as near-independent practitioners; others expect close oversight. Understanding the culture before joining is important because the degree of autonomy you're comfortable with will determine how satisfying the day-to-day feels. Procedures like stress test supervision or minor procedural support may be available depending on the practice.
People who do well tend to be reliable, detail-oriented clinicians who are comfortable being part of a team rather than running it. If you like cardiovascular medicine but prefer a defined scope without the full burden of attending-level responsibility, PA practice in cardiology tends to work well. The workload can be demanding—cardiac patients are often complex and documentation-heavy—so efficient clinical habits help significantly.
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View all Healthcare roles →You practice cardiology under physician supervision, seeing patients and managing their heart conditions. As a Cardiology PA, you perform exams, order tests, adjust medications, and assist with procedures—handling much of the day-to-day patient care while consulting with cardiologists on tougher cases.
Median pay for a Cardiology Physician Assistant is about $133K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $95K to $182K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).
Core skills for this role include Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Active Listening, and Judgment and Decision Making.
Most people in this role hold a master's degree.
Employment in this field is projected to grow about 20.4% through 2034, with roughly 155,540 people working in it today (BLS).
Closely related roles include Family Medicine PA (Family Medicine Physician Assistant), Family Physician Assistant, and Certified Physician's Assistant (PA-C).
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