Lead Physician Assistant - CV Surgery in Northeast Indiana

Company: Community Health Systems
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Lutheran Hospital, a member of the Lutheran Health Network in Fort Wayne, IN, has an opportunity for a Lead Physician Assistant with the Cardiothoracic Surgery program. PA will have maximum exposure to difficult cases and work in the full continuum of cardiac care with a dynamic team! Requires licensure as PA with prescriptive authority. Experience Required.

Lutheran Hospital is a 396-bedtertiary care center with an advanced cardiac care program: Advanced heart failure and VADs, complex arrhythmias and devices, TAVR, Mitraclip, Watchman, CardioMEMS and more!

Details of Position:

First assist - Endoscopic vein harvesting experience required
Provide leadership, direction and guidance to other APPs within the service line
Collaborate with LMG leadership to establish work schedules, policies, standards and protocols along with the hiring and training of new APPs
Assist in surgical procedures, including saphenous vein harvesting, endoscopic vein harvesting, open and closure of the chest, cannulation and decannulation, radial artery harvesting
Manage post-op patient, including wound care, removing pacing wires, staples, sutures, chest tubes and central lines
Monitor, consult and act as liaison between surgeon, patient, family and staff
Collaborative team of cardiac surgeons and advanced practice providers

Comprehensive Compensation Package includes:

Attractive compensation package
Commencement Bonus
CME Allowance and CME days
Vacation,401k with match, Health/Vision/Dental/Life

Live in and around Fort Wayne!

Fort Wayne offers a unique opportunity to combine a satisfying work life with an exceptional quality of living. Among its attributes as the 2nd largest city in Indiana are: Affordability; Top rated public and private schools as well as college and universities; An extensive network of parks, trails, lakes and golf courses; Family activities including the Children's Zoo, Fort Wayne Museum Art, Botanical Conservatory and more! Indianapolis is just 2 hours away and Chicago, Cincinnati and Detroit are within 3 hours!

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