About this opportunity
BAS HealthCare lists this 3xPhysician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothora opportunity in fort wayne, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne is Indiana's second‑largest city, offering a vibrant community with a rich arts scene, diverse dining options, and affordable cost of living. Known for its friendly Midwestern charm, the city provides an excellent quality of life with easy access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions.
Facility
This medical group is a well‑established healthcare organization providing comprehensive cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical services in the Fort Wayne region. The facility handles a high acuity patient population, including complex adult cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries, supported by a dedicated team of surgeons and clinical staff.
Opportunity
Advanced Practice - Physician Assistant – Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
Job Details
Locums-to-Perm opportunity with a preferred 7 on/7 off schedule, Monday through Sunday
Monday through Friday onsite coverage from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; providers must arrive at 7 a.m. to attend the daily CV Surgery Morning Meeting
Saturday and Sunday: 24‑hour coverage with approximately 4 hours of onsite rounding beginning at 6 a.m.
Temporary/emergency privileges are available
NP or PA must have cardiothoracic experience; PAs must be proficient in endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) with approximately 500 cases or 10 years of experience
Primary responsibilities include daily rounding on all inpatients (ICU and step‑down units), new consults, and patient discharges
Medical management and call coverage for inpatient care, ER consultations, and transfers from outside hospitals
Weekday call hours: 4:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.; weekend call hours: 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. (with rounding nurse support from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends to assist with first‑line phone calls and orders)
One night of call per week may be expected depending on schedule model
OR responsibilities include EVH using HemaPro 2, assisting with open vein harvest or endoscopic vein harvesting, possible first assist on cases, and potential OR call for emergencies on weekends
Opportunity to help train new APPs on EVH technique
Cardiac services include all adult cardiac surgeries: CABG, valve procedures, aortic dissections, LVAD, ECMO, and Impella support
Thoracic services include robotic surgeries, VATS, thoracotomies, lobectomies, wedge resections, decortications, and mediastinal mass procedures (no esophageal cases)
Vascular services include all types of open vascular surgeries including CEA, AAA, and leg revascularization procedures
High acuity patient population with 8–10 inpatient encounters per shift
Board certification required; Indiana license or IMLC required to be considered
Required certifications: ACLS, BLS
Estimated credentialing timeframe: 30 days
A personal laptop is required for call coverage
Nearest airport: Fort Wayne International Airport
Start date: August 1, 2026 – Ongoing
Compensation
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
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Worksite address
fort wayne, IN, 46804, US
Who can apply
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