Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery (IU Health Arnett Hospital)

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Indiana University Health Medical Group in Lafayette, IN is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Cardiovascular Surgery team at IU Health Arnett Hospital. The role blends OR time, hospital care, and clinic visits, with a day shift schedule and call responsibilities.

You will work closely with two physicians and one advanced practice provider to manage about 30 patients per week, perform first assist in the OR, and support pre/post-operative care.

Formación

• Master's degree in a related field (nursing or medicine) required.
• ACNP, AGNP, FNP or PA certification/credential required.
• Experience in surgical cardiology or CV surgery required.
• First assistant skills in the OR required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide care to cardiovascular and thoracic pathology patients, including cancers and valve disorders.
• Co-manage pre/post surgery care in hospital.
• Assist with triage needs for office visits.
• First-assist in the OR.
• Endoscopic vein harvesting, must have experience.
• Manage chest tubes and wounds.
• Thoracentesis and arterial lines.
• Travel may be required during orientation.

Conocimientos

CV surgery experience

First assistant in OR

Educación

Master's degree

ACNP/AGNP/FNP/PA

Descripción del empleo

Indiana University Health Medical Group is hiring an experienced Physician Assistant to join our close-knit and team-oriented Cardiovascular Surgery practice at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette IN. This new and exciting position will be a mix of time in the Operating Room, time with patients in the hospital and also in the office settings.

Position Details

• Full Time, Day Shift
  • 6:00am-4:00pm
  • 3-4 individuals will share call as back up to the surgeon (overnight, primarily for OR needs - includes Saturday-Sunday)
  • Call pay after-hours M-F and also on weekend. Additional pay when called in while on call.
• 85% inpatient / 15% outpatient
• Experience in the OR required
• Work directly with 2 physicians and 1 advanced practice providers
• Expected patient volume: approximately 30 per week between hospital and clinic
• Additional Training and mentoring with experienced Cardiovascular professionals

Key Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients that have cardiovascular and thoracic pathology, including cancers, valve disfunctions and other cardiovascular diseases.
• Co-managing pre/post surgery care for patients in the hospital
• Assisting with triage needs for patients who call into the office for needs
• First-assisting in the OR
• Endoscopic vein harvesting, must have experience
• Management of chest tubes and wounds
• Thoracentesis and arterial lines
• Travel may be required during orientation

Qualifications

• Master's degree required
• ACNP, AGNP, FNP or PA
• Surgical cardiology and/or CV surgery experience required
• First assistant skills in the OR required

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

Lafayette, Indiana

Offers an unmatched quality of life in a safe and thriving college community. Located a quick drive from both Indianapolis and Chicago, residents enjoy a variety of family-friendly amenities and unparalleled diversity.

• Home of Big 10 conference member, Purdue University
• Highly-ranked public and private schools and a multitude of cultural amenities
• Easy access to hiking and biking trails, golfing, collegiate sports and more
• Entertainment and retail shops that include brew pubs, funky galleries, bakeries and bistros
• One hour to Indianapolis and two hours to Chicago

Healthcare System/Hospital Description

Is a full-service, 204-bed hospital with an adjacent outpatient surgery center committed to providing exceptional care and service for the whole family.

IU Health Arnett Hospital is a member of the

IU Health Arnett Hospital Features

• All private patient rooms, including private neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) rooms.
• 24/7 Hospitalist/Nocturnist Coverage
• 6 technologically advanced surgical suites with open heart and neurosurgical capabilities
• Two cesarean section suites conveniently located adjacent to maternity beds
• 24/7 Intensivist coverage
• On-site diagnostics, imaging and lab
• Full electronic medical records system with seamless linkage to physician offices and IU Health's downtown Indianapolis hospitals
• An adjacent efficient outpatient surgery center
• Convenient, designated surface parking for staff and visitors
• Community site for medical education