Advanced Practice Provider NP PA - Cardiac Surgery

Ascension • Carmel, IN

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About The Position

We are seeking a Cardiac Surgery PA to join our elite team at Ascension Medical Group. The position is full-time with a day-shift schedule and rotating on-call assignments. The incoming Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be involved with complex cardiovascular surgical cases as part of a team of highly specialized physicians and assistants. The role includes participation in the care and medical decision-making for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patients at both St. Vincent Indianapolis and St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic / Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Current Board Certification.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Current prescribing privileges including DEA license for controlled substances.
• Indiana State License & CSR.
• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program; Master's degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support certification preferred.
• Orthopedic Physician Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the care and medical decision making for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patients.
• Perform endoscopic vein and radial artery harvest using the Maquet Vasoview Hemopro I and/or Hemopro II systems.
• Act as a surgical first assistant in cases including CABG, aortic and mitral valve repair/replacement, ECMO insertion, VAD insertion, and heart transplant cases.
• Order, perform, and interpret imaging, data, and labs.
• Perform procedures such as central line placement, arterial line placement, and chest tube placement.
• Navigate and create records in the patient chart using the Sunrise Clinical Manager EMR system.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree