Opportunity:
Advanced Practice - Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular Surgery
Job Details:
- Monday through Friday onsite coverage from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with attendance at the daily Cardiovascular Surgery morning meeting at 7:00 AM
- Saturday and Sunday 24-hour coverage with approximately 4 hours onsite, beginning at 6:00 AM for morning rounding
- Preferred schedule is 7 days on / 7 days off, Monday through Sunday
- NP or PA must have cardiothoracic experience; PAs must be proficient in endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) with approximately 500 cases or 10 years of experience
- Primary responsibilities include rounding and medical management, with call coverage especially on weekends
- Weekend rounding on inpatients in the morning alongside a surgeon, followed by call coverage for the remainder of the day and night
- Call coverage for patient management includes inpatient care, ER consultations, and transfers from other hospitals; call hours are 4:30 PM to 6:00 AM on weekdays and 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM on weekends
- A rounding nurse is available on weekends from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM to assist with first-line phone calls and orders
- Daily rounding on all inpatients in the ICU and stepdown units, as well as new consults and patient discharges
- OR responsibilities include EVH using Hemapro 2, assisting in training new APPs on EVH, open or endoscopic vein harvesting for femoral-popliteal surgeries, and first assist on cases once familiar with surgeon routines
- Cardiac specialties include all adult cardiac surgeries such as CABG, valve procedures, and aortic dissections, with a high acuity patient population
- Thoracic specialties include robotic surgeries, VATs, thoracotomies, lobectomies, wedge resections, decortications, and mediastinal mass procedures (no esophageal)
- Vascular specialties include all types of open vascular surgeries such as CEA, AAA, and leg revascularizations
- Heart failure management includes LVAD, ECMO, and Impella support
- Expected patient encounters per shift are approximately 8 to 10 inpatients
- ACLS and BLS certifications required; board certification required
- A personal laptop is required for call coverage
- Locums-to-perm opportunity
Facility:
This healthcare organization is a well-established medical group affiliated with a major regional health system, offering a comprehensive range of specialty and subspecialty services. The facility is a Level 2 trauma center with a strong focus on advanced cardiovascular, cardiothoracic, thoracic, and vascular surgical care. The organization supports a high-acuity patient population and fosters a collaborative environment with experienced surgeons and clinical staff, including dedicated rounding nurses and multidisciplinary teams committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
Location:
Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne is Indiana's second-largest city, offering a welcoming community with a low cost of living, a thriving arts and culture scene, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities along its scenic river trails and parks. The city combines the conveniences of urban living with a friendly, small-city charm that makes it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking quality work-life balance.