About this opportunity
Indiana University Health lists this Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery (IU Health Arnett Hospital) opportunity in lafayette, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
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
ACNP, AGNP, FNP or PA
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.
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
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
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
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Worksite address
lafayette, IN, 47903, US
Who can apply
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