Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-CV Surgery- (Methodist Hospital)

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on forgivable loan

Group insurance (health, dental, life)

401k with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in downtown Indianapolis is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiovascular Surgery team. The role involves inpatient management and surgical first-assist duties in a high-volume adult cardiac surgical setting, with rounds in CVICU and step-down units.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree and ACNP or PA certification; new grads with CV rotation experience are welcome.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• ACNP or PA Certification required.
• New grads considered who have completed meaningful clinical rotations in CV surgery, cardiology, critical care, or related specialties.
• Previous APP experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-assist duties for cardiothoracic procedures including CABG, valve, complex aortic operations, and transplant cases.
• Participate in daily inpatient rounds and coordinate multidisciplinary care in CVICU and inpatient surgical services.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Serve as surgical first assistant for a broad range of adult cardiac procedures, including EVH harvesting and chest tube management.

Skills

Acute care NP/PA

CV surgery experience

First-assist capabilities

Education

Master's degree

ACNP or PA Certification

Job description

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-CV Surgery- (Methodist Hospital)

IU Health Medical Group is hiring anAcute Care Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to join ourCardiovascularSurgery practice at IU HealthMethodist Hospital in downtown Indianapolis, IN!

• Full Time- Days
• 10-hour shifts- 4 days/week
• Call Schedule
  • Shared weekend call, weekday night surgery call, holidays and late stay divided with 8 other providers.

Procedures:

• First- Assist responsibilities for a wide spectrum of cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including routine and complex cardiac operations, advanced aortic surgery, heart transplantation, ECMO cannulation and management, endoscopic veinand radial artery harvesting, minimally invasive cardiac procedures, and chest tube insertion and management.

Key Responsibilities:

This role combines advanced inpatient management with surgical first-assist responsibilities within a high-volume adult cardiac surgery practice. The APP will provide comprehensive care for patients across the continuum of care, including the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), step-down units, and inpatient surgical services.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment that demands clinical excellence, thorough documentation, and effective prioritization of competing responsibilities. Strong critical thinking skills, adaptability, and the ability to multitask are essential.

Clinical responsibilities include the management of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve surgery, aortic surgery, and other complex cardiac procedures. The APP will participate in daily inpatient rounds, coordinate multidisciplinary care, perform comprehensive assessments, and develop treatment plans while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
In addition to inpatient responsibilities, the APP will serve as a surgical first assist for a broad range of adult cardiac surgical procedures. Responsibilities may include assisting with operative exposure, endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting, chest tube management, and supporting surgeons throughout complex cardiac operations.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree required
• ACNP or PA Certification required
• New Grads consideredwho have completed meaningful clinical rotations in CV surgery, cardiology, critical care, or related specialties.
• Previous APP experience is preferred but not required.
• Candidates with experience in CV surgery, critical care, cardiac nursing, or other high-acuity cardiovascular settings are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The ideal candidate will have prior experience assisting in adult cardiovascular surgical procedures, including endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH).
• Candidates with outstanding clinical rotations in cardiovascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, or related specialties will also be strongly considered.

IU Health offers a value-based compensation package that includes: a sign-on forgivable loan, group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, generous PTO, CME allowance/time off, relocation assistance, and malpractice insurance coverage.

Community Description

Indianapolis, Indiana , the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:

• Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
• Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
• Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
• Top ranked international airport:"Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
• Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
• Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
• Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
• Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati

Client Description

Rewarding Physician and Advanced Provider employment opportunities awaitat Indiana University Health.

Indiana University Health is the largest health system in Indiana and amongthe top ten largest single-state nonprofit health systems in the United States.IU Health has a unique partnership with theIndiana University School of Medicine,one of the nation’s leading medical schools. As an academic health system,IU Health works with IUSM to train physicians, blending breakthrough researchand treatments with the highest quality of patient care. Its strategic servicelines, cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics andtransplant have received national recognition for quality patient careover the decades.

IU Health is comprised of hospitals, physicians and allied services dedicated to providing preeminent care throughout Indiana and beyond with significant success across multiple clinical programs resulting in national recognition:

• Ranked as the number one health system in the state of Indiana byU.S. News & World Report
• Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health is ranked among the top children’shospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and is the only nationallyranked children’s hospital in Indiana.
• With more than 200 physician researchers leading the way to new treatments,IU Health Simon Cancer Center is Indiana’s only National Cancer Institute-designatedpatient care center.

A private, nonprofit organization, Indiana University Health owns, or is affiliated with, 16 urban, suburban and rural hospitals and health centers throughout Indiana. With close ties to the Indiana University School of Medicine, more than half of the school's physicians practice, supervise, and teach residents and fellows at one of Indiana University Health's hospitals.

At IU Health, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

IU Health Methodist Hospital is a regional healthcare leader through its commitment to excellence, accessibility and preeminence. Part of the IU Health Adult Academic Health Center, it is currently ranked by U.S. News & World Reportas the top hospital in the state of Indiana , with 13 procedures/conditions rated as high performing.

With 1,000 beds, IU Health Methodist Hospital is a large tertiary referral center with over 130 ICU beds. It serves as the largest trauma center in Indianapolis, as well as a highly subspecialized center for cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, lung transplantation, and neurocritical care.

IU Health is building a new downtown hospital and campus, which will consolidate operations of the adjacent IU Health Methodist and University Hospitals. Construction for the new hospital is well underway and set to open in late 2027. It will feature three 16‑story towers with 864 beds. IU School of Medicine is also constructing a medical education and research building directly east of the new hospital.