Lead Physician Assistant - CV Surgery in Northeast Indiana
Company: Community Health Systems
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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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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