Surgeon Job at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, IN

Indiana UniversityHealth is hiring! We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider with a diverse acute care background to join our dynamic General & Trauma Surgery team in Bloomington, IN. We are a level III trauma center in Bloomington, IN and referral center for the South-Central Region.
Comprehensive care to the General & Trauma Surgery patient throughout the delivery of care, is priority in this role.Care is delivered in a variety of settings, including outpatient setting, Emergency Department, Inpatient, and through discharge.Working closely with our board-certified General Surgeons, the APP will have the ability to impact care across the continuum of care for the General & Trauma Surgery patient.

Position Details:

• PRN- Supplemental Day Shift
• Approximately 80% inpatient, 20% outpatient typically however, this will be a PRN position and will likely be primarily filling inpatient rolls, with opportunity to fill clinic positions in the outpatient setting if comfortable with outpatient follow-up as schedule needs arise
• 10 h shifts when inpatient beginning at 0715 and 8 hour clinic, beginning at 0900
• 2 Shifts per month required although more may be available to cover vacation, administrative time, and FMLA

Consult Services

• Respond to all trauma 1 activations as well as General Surgery emergencies
• Perform initial assessments, including physical exams, diagnostic tests, formulate care plans for both trauma and acute care patients
• Provide consultative services for patients in the Emergency Department and inpatient units, working with ED physicians, hospitalists, and our surgery team to ensure timely and effective patient management

Inpatient Floors

• Manage and coordinate care for trauma and post-surgical patients on the floor and PCU
• Conduct daily rounds, assess patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and ensure effective communication between care teams
• Monitor post-operative recovery, recognizing signs of complications or deterioration, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Assist, manage and coordinate disposition and discharge planning as well as coordinating follow-up care
• Provide direct care to critically ill trauma and surgical patients

Procedures and Interventions

• Including but not limited to wound care, chest tube insertion/removal, central line placement, arterial lines, biopsy, bedside ultrasound, gastrostomy tube placement/removal, and more.

Qualifications:

• ACNP, FNP, or PA certification required
• Experience managing critically ill patients preferred
• Strong clinical judgement and ability to work in high-pressure situations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ideal clinical background: Minimum of 2 years in general surgery, trauma, ED or APP experience

Bloomington, Indiana is a progressive college town with the perfect blend of charm and culture. Residents enjoy the city's dynamic energy, spectacular scenery, outdoor adventure, and world-class educational opportunities.

• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the best counties to live in America (amongst the best counties in the U.S. for families and young professionals, and as the best county in the state for outdoor activities)
• Vibrant downtown: arts, theaters, museums, and a thriving music scene
• Close proximity to top-ranked Indianapolis International Airport, voted "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
• Home of Big Ten conference member Indiana University, as well as highly-rated schools (ranked by Niche as the number two Indiana county for public schools in 2023)
• Lively nightlife, award-winning wineries and distilleries, shopping, and unique dining (including global cuisine)
• Home to Indiana's only national forest, the largest state park in Indiana (Brown County State Park) and Lake Monroe
• Active lifestyle, including an urban biking trail, camping, caverns, boating, hiking, golfing, fishing, horseback riding, and skiing
• 45 minutes to Indianapolis and 90 minutes to Louisville