Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant

Location: Indianapolis & Carmel, Indiana

Facility Name: St. Vincent Hospital & St. Vincent Heart Center Schedule : Full Time, Day Shift Sign on bonus: $20,000 Sign-on bonus for provider with 2+ years direct cardiac surgery experience including proficiency with Endovascular Vein Harvesting This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated advanced practice provider to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network. Join an established team of 12 APPs Schedule: (4) 10-hour shifts/week Call structure: Daily, Weekend and Holiday On-Call assignments are split evenly among a team of 12 surgical PA’s. Practice setting: inpatient supporting Carmel and Indianapolis Employed position within a nonprofit health system Board Certified or Board Eligible in Advanced Practice Provider Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration Execute precise endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting to provide high-quality conduits, directly impacting the long-term success of revascularization procedures. CME allowance + dedicated CME days Malpractice coverage with tail About the Facility 80-bed specialized, licensed hospital dedicated exclusively to cardiovascular care. Ranked as one of the highest-performing heart hospitals in the country, specializing in complex interventions and advanced cardiac surgery. Features a boutique, high-acuity environment designed for streamlined surgical throughput and specialized postoperative recovery. Why Advanced Practice Providers Choose Ascension Physician-led, collaborative culture Long-term practice stability National network with local autonomy Mission-centered care rooted in service #LI-AA2 Licensure / Certification / Registration BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. One or more of the following required: Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Physician Assistant credentialed from the Indiana Physician Assistant Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred. Work Experience 1 year of experience preferred. Endoscopic Vein & Radial Artery harvest using the Maquet Vasoview Hemopro I and/or Hemopro II systems. Surgical First assistant: cases include CABG, aortic and mitral valve repair/replacement, ECMO Insertion, VAD insertion & heart transplant cases. #LI-MW2 Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.