Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, General Thoracic Surgery- University Hospital

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health University Hospital in Indianapolis is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the General Thoracic Surgery Service. This full-time role includes clinic coverage, preoperative evaluations, postoperative follow-up, and active participation in robotic-assisted thoracic procedures.

The APP will function across outpatient, inpatient, and operating room settings with a focus on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required for the APP role.
• ACNP, FNP, PA certification required for eligibility.
• Experienced or new grads with thoracic/cardiac surgical exposure are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient clinic coverage with preop evaluations and postoperative follow-up.
• Inpatient rounds, discharge planning, and coordination of care.
• Operating Room support as first assist with robotic thoracic procedures.
• Deliver safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, General Thoracic Surgery- University Hospital

We are now hiring for a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to join ourGeneral Thoracic Surgery Servicelocated at University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Full-time, M-F position
• Currently no weekends or holidays
• No Call

Procedures:

• Assisting in thoracic surgery cases, andchest tube placement.

Job Description and Key Responsibilities:

• Outpatient Setting- APP provides clinic coverage, conducting preoperative evaluations, postoperative follow-up visits, and ongoing patient management while collaborating closely with surgeons and other care team members to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Inpatient Setting- APP manages the continuum of surgical care through daily patient rounds, postoperative assessment and management, coordination of care, discharge planning, and performance of bedside procedures, including chest tube management and wound care. APP serves as a key clinical resource, ensuring timely communication among patients, families consulting services, and the healthcare team.
• Operating Room- APP functions as a first assist in a variety of general thoracic surgical procedures, with a primary focus on robotic-assisted thoracic surgery. Responsibilities include assisting with operative exposure, tissue handling, robotic case support, and other intraoperative duties that contribute to safe and efficient surgical outcomes.
• This role will require strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to practice both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree Required
• ACNP, FNP, PA certification Required
• We welcome both Experienced APP's and New Grads who have completed meaningful clinical rotations in thoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, critical care, or related specialties
• Prior APP experience is preferred but not required
• Candidates with experience caring for cardiac, thoracic, surgical, or critically ill patients in high acuity inpatient settings are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong clinical foundation, eagerness to learn, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
• Successful candidates demonstrate strong clinical judgement, excel in fast-paced, high acuity environments, and effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care.
• APP must be adaptable, dependable, and confident managing complex surgical patients across the continuum of care.

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

IU Health University Hospital is home to outstanding, nationally recognized programs, and the largest transplant program by volume in the state. It serves as a tertiary referral center for highly subspecialized care in oncology, hematology, bone marrow transplant and solid organ transplant, and is recognized for excellence in gastroenterology, pulmonology and many surgical subspecialties. The only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center in the state, the Indiana University Health Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center , has its home at IU Health University Hospital.

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.