Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Job at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, IN

IU Health Arnet is hiring an experiencedPhysician Assistant to join our close-knit and team-orientedCardiovascularSurgery practice at IU HealthArnett 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 sharecall (overnight, primarily for OR needs - includes Saturday-Sunday)
• 85% inpatient / 15% outpatient
• Experience in the OR required
• Work directly with 2 physicians and 1advanced 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
• PA Certification
• 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.

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