APP - Cardiac Surgery

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 providers expected to attend the daily cardiovascular surgery morning meeting at 7:00 AM
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• Saturday and Sunday 24-hour coverage with approximately 4 hours onsite, arriving at 6:00 AM to begin rounding
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• Preferred schedule is 7 days on, 7 days off Monday through Sunday
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• NP or PA must have cardiothoracic experience; PAs must have endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) experience with approximately 500 cases over 10 years
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• Primary responsibilities include rounding and medical management, including call coverage, especially on weekends
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• Weekend rounding on inpatients in the morning alongside a surgeon, followed by call coverage for the remainder of the day and night
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• Weekday call hours from 4:30 PM to 6:00 AM; weekend call hours from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM
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• Responsibilities include daily rounding on all inpatients in ICU and stepdown units, new consults, and patient discharges
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• OR responsibilities include EVH using HemaPro 2, assisting with training new APPs on EVH, open vein harvest, endoscopic vein harvesting for fem-pop surgeries, and first assisting on cases as surgeon routines are learned
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• Cardiac specialties include all adult cardiac surgeries such as CABG, valve procedures, and aortic dissections with a high-acuity patient population
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• Thoracic specialties include robotic surgeries, VATS, thoracotomies, lobectomies, wedge resections, decortications, and mediastinal mass procedures (no esophageal)
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• Vascular specialties include all open vascular surgeries such as CEA, AAA, and leg revascularizations
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• Heart failure specialties include LVAD, ECMO, and Impella support
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• Estimated 8 to 10 inpatient encounters per shift
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• ACLS and BLS certifications required
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• Board certification required; facility is a Level 2 trauma center
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• A laptop is required for call coverage

Facility:

This health system is a well-established regional medical network offering a comprehensive range of healthcare services across multiple specialties. The cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery program manages a high-acuity patient population and provides advanced surgical care including adult cardiac surgery, thoracic procedures, vascular surgery, and complex heart failure interventions. The facility is equipped with modern surgical technology and supports a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

Location:

Fort Wayne, IN

Fort Wayne is Indiana's second-largest city, offering a welcoming community atmosphere with a low cost of living, vibrant arts and culture scene, and a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities along its scenic riverways. The city combines the conveniences of urban living with the warmth of a close-knit community, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.