Multi-Specialty Surgical NP / PA

Ascension • Indianapolis, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This employed, full-time advanced practice provider position is based at Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis, an 800+ bed tertiary medical center and quaternary regional referral hub in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role provides dedicated weekend inpatient consultation and floor-service coverage across Vascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and Interventional Radiology. There are no clinic responsibilities and no call beyond the weekend shift coverage. The position is part of an established, experienced team of physicians and APPs and has access to Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) EMR, tertiary surgical subspecialty infrastructure, and multidisciplinary hospital support.

The selected Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will manage complex inpatient consultations, active floor management, and acute care coordination. They will collaborate with attending surgeons, interventionalists, and inpatient care teams on diagnostic evaluations, clinical monitoring, and evidence-based management plans. The schedule is 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week), Friday through Sunday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Ascension is a national nonprofit Catholic health system with a mission-centered culture. The position is at a Level 1 Trauma Center serving approximately 2 million people in the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area, within an integrated referral network spanning specialized cardiovascular, surgical, and interventional services.

Requirements

• Board certified or board eligible as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Eligible for Indiana state medical licensure and DEA registration.
• Master's degree in Nursing required.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification accepted.
• Nurse Practitioner credential.
• Registered Nurse credential.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-level inpatient consultations, active floor management, and acute care coordination across Vascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and Interventional Radiology during weekend shifts.
• Collaborate with attending surgeons, interventionalists, and inpatient care teams to conduct diagnostic evaluations, monitor clinical courses, and implement evidence-based management plans for complex hospitalized patients.
• Provide dedicated weekend inpatient consult and floor-service coverage; the role has no clinic responsibilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level