Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery (IU Health Arnett Hospital)

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submit your CV directly:
Kris Yoder
Physician and Provider Human Resources Manager
phone: (765) 838-4066

IU Health Medical Group
Location:
5165 McCarty Ln., Lafayette, IN 47905
Position Code:
2172
Preferred Specialty:
Physician Assistant, Surgical: Cardiovascular & Thoracic
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 (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, Indiana University Health Physicians and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.