Cardiothoracic ICU PA – Critical Care Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a skilled clinician to lead medical and surgical care in the Cardiothoracic Surgery and Surgical Intensive Care units.

Responsibilities include coordinating care for ICU patients, assisting in the OR, and managing invasive procedures such as arterial lines and central venous access. The role requires extensive experience with post-cardiac surgery patients, ACS, heart failure, and hemodynamic instability, along with ACLS competence and teamwork with

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate competency in first-line management of critically ill cardiovascular and surgical ICU patients.
• Proficiency with invasive hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical ventilation.
• Experience with vasoactive/inotropic drips and circulatory support devices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical care for inpatients and outpatients in cardiothoracic surgery and surgical intensive care.
• Coordinate care as primary liaison for physicians and PA/ARNP providers.
• Assist surgeon in operating room and with invasive procedures as needed.

Skills

Critical care

Invasive monitoring

ACLS

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

Tools

Swan-Ganz catheter experience

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a skilled clinician to lead medical and surgical care in the Cardiothoracic Surgery and Surgical Intensive Care units.

Responsibilities include coordinating care for ICU patients, assisting in the OR, and managing invasive procedures such as arterial lines and central venous access. The role requires extensive experience with post-cardiac surgery patients, ACS, heart failure, and hemodynamic instability, along with ACLS competence and teamwork with