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! https://www.lutheranhospital.com/cardiac-care
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!
* www.visitfortwayne.com
* www.cityoffortwayne.org
* www.fwchamber.org
Apply on company website
Find Connections via Linkedin
