Physician Assistant, Surgical: Cardiovascular

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
• 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.



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.