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Posted: 22-Apr-26
Location: Lafayette, Indiana
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Internal Number: 2172
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 as back up to the surgeon (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.
???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 and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.
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