Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Surgical First Assist Physician Assistant

We are seeking a Surgical First Assist Physician Assistant to join our group located in Northwest Indiana. The Physician Assistant will spend their day consulting with patients with chronic cardiac issues or who are in recovery from acute cardiac events. The Physician Assistant is expected to monitor patients, counsel, educate families, and act as a liaison between doctors, patients, families, and hospital staff.

Job Description

• Consult with patients with chronic cardiac issues or recovering from acute cardiac events
• Monitor patients and provide education to families
• Act as a liaison between doctors, patients, families, and hospital staff
• Schedule: 7 on / 7 off
• Weekday Call: 7 on / 7 off
• Weekend & Holiday Call: 1:2
• Support training and competency education
• Focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction
• Display exceptional interpersonal skills and invest in the community

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in cardiology, surgery, and/or cardiovascular experience
• Experience in vein harvesting is required

What You Can Expect

• Common Diagnoses:

  • CAD
  • Cardiac Valvular Disease
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease
  • Carotid Disease
  • CABG
  • CABG & Aortic Valve Replacement
  • CABG & Mitral Valve Replacement or Repair
  • Valve Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • VATS
  • Lobectomy
  • Vascular surgery
  • Carotid Endarterectomy
  • Femoral Popliteal Bypass
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair Open
  • Management of Groin Complications
  • Retroperitoneal Bleeds

• Typical Procedures:

  • Procure conduit for coronary artery bypass surgery
  • First assist in surgery
  • Arterial lines
  • Central lines
  • Place Swan Ganz catheters
  • Perform thoracentesis
  • Place and remove intra-aortic balloons
  • Place and remove chest tubes
  • Provide pre- and post-operative care

• Onsite Equipment:

  • EKG
  • ABI
  • Pacemaker interrogators

Benefits

We strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance for our providers. Full- and part-time opportunities are offered with benefits, which could include:

• Competitive compensation, including income guarantee, with bonus incentives
• Generous recruitment bonus program including relocation allowance; commencement and retention packages
• Paid malpractice
• Full benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision, and legal insurance
• Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a)
• Short- and Long-Term Own Occupation Disability
• Customized marketing support
• Leadership development through board and committee opportunities