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

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


• 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


• Endoscopic vein harvesting experience


• 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

IU Health Arnett Hospital 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 Indiana University Health system, and is an independent non-profit organization with its own board of managers, CEO, executive management team and community representation.

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 

See how you can thrive at IU Health Arnett

Indiana University Health and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.

Recruitment contact

Apriel Williams
Advanced Practice Provider Recruiter
phone: (765) 838-4066
awilliams31@iuhealth.org

Position code: 2172