Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Part-Time

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to join our team to meet the growing demands for anesthesia services in the Lafayette, Indiana area. This position will be based at Franciscan Health Lafayette East, joining a group of 15 providers covering a broad range of patients. This is a high-performing, well-respected group with a great culture of teamwork that provides patient-centered care.

Ideal candidate will have a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and desire to develop strong ties with the community and existing medical staff. Provider will need to work collaboratively with all physicians and staff members and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

The Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) II works under the Medical Direction Model with anesthesiologists to ensure the safe administration of anesthesia during surgery and/or procedures. Provides patient care before, during and after anesthesia. Educates patients regarding anesthesia, including possible contraindications or side effects of anesthesia.

What you can expect:

• Practice with an established group of anesthesiologists and CRNAs
• No call required
• No travel required
• This position follows the anesthesia medical direction model with a physician-led team approach with a large variety of case types
• Procedures include orthopedics, ENT, healthy pediatrics, GYN, neuro, general surgery, urology, plastics, reconstructive and vascular

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of respect for life; fidelity to our mission; compassionate concern; joyful service; and Christian stewardship extend to our employees and patients.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a)
• Short- and long-term own occupation disability

More information:

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Where we live:

Lafayette is a multi-faceted town which encompasses a vibrant college scene, a beautiful natural landscape and a lively urban center. Across the Wabash River in West Lafayette, Purdue University draws a diverse young student population to the city. A walking tour of downtown Lafayette reveals a historic core of Victorian architecture, unique shops, and public art. Nature abounds in the city and area parks, including Columbian Park, the Celery Bog wetlands, the Jerry E. Clegg Botanical Garden along Wildcat Creek, and Wolf Park in Battle Ground. Lafayette offers an excellent art scene with local breweries, wineries, shops, pick your own fruit farms among many other amenities and activities.

Qualifications:

• Certified anesthesiologist assistant
• Must have graduated with a master's degree from a CAAHEP accredited anesthesiologist assistant program
• Must have passed the certifying examination for anesthesiologist assistants or the CDQ examination and hold current certification

Travel is required: never or rarely

Equal opportunity employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.