Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant
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Location: Indianapolis & Carmel, Indiana
Facility Name: St. Vincent Hospital & St. Vincent Heart Center
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift
Sign on bonus: $20,000 Sign-on bonus for provider with 2+ years direct cardiac surgery experience including proficiency with Endovascular Vein Harvesting
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated advanced practice provider to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
- Join an established team of 12 APPs
- Schedule: (4) 10-hour shifts/week
- Call structure: Daily, Weekend and Holiday On-Call assignments are split evenly among a team of 12 surgical PA’s.
- Practice setting: inpatient supporting Carmel and Indianapolis
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Advanced Practice Provider
- Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
- Execute precise endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting to provide high-quality conduits, directly impacting the long-term success of revascularization procedures.
- CME allowance + dedicated CME days
- Malpractice coverage with tail
About the Facility
- 80-bed specialized, licensed hospital dedicated exclusively to cardiovascular care.
- Ranked as one of the highest-performing heart hospitals in the country, specializing in complex interventions and advanced cardiac surgery.
- Features a boutique, high-acuity environment designed for streamlined surgical throughput and specialized postoperative recovery.
Why Advanced Practice Providers Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
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Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- One or more of the following required:
- Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Physician Assistant credentialed from the Indiana Physician Assistant Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.
Work Experience:
- 1 year of experience preferred.
- Endoscopic Vein & Radial Artery harvest using the Maquet Vasoview Hemopro I and/or Hemopro II systems.
- Surgical First assistant: cases include CABG, aortic and mitral valve repair/replacement, ECMO Insertion, VAD insertion & heart transplant cases.
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