Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery (Methodist Hospital)

Job Description

Full-time, Days
10-hour shifts 4 days a week
Call Schedule: Shared weekend call, weekday night surgery call, holidays and late stay divided with 8 other providers
95% Inpatient
5% Outpatient Procedures
First-assist responsibilities for a wide spectrum of cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including routine and complex cardiac operations, advanced aortic surgery, heart transplantation, ECMO cannulation and management, endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting minimally invasive cardiac procedures, and chest tube insertion and management.

Key Responsibilities

This roll combines advanced inpatient management with surgical first assist responsibilities within a high-volume adult cardiac surgery practice. The APP will provide comprehensive care for patients across the continuum of care, including the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), step-down units, and inpatient surgical services. Clinical responsibilities include the management of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve surgery, aortic surgery, and other complex cardiac procedures. The APP will participate in daily inpatient rounds, coordinate multidisciplinary care, perform comprehensive assessments, and develop treatment plans while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

The APP will serve as a surgical first assist for a broad range of adult cardiac surgical procedures. Assisting with operative exposure, endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting, chest tube management, and supporting surgeons throughout complex cardiac operations.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Required
• ACNP or PA
• Experience APP's and open to new grads who have completed meaningful clinical rotations in Cardiovascular surgery, Cardiology, Critical Care, or related specialties
• Previous APP experience preferred but not required
• Candidates with experience in Cardiovascular Surgery, Critical Care, Cardiac nursing or other high-acuity Cardiovascular settings are strongly encouraged to apply
• Ideal candidate will have prior experience assisting in adult Cardiovascular surgical procedures, including endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)
• Candidates with outstanding clinical rotations in Cardiovascular surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care or related specialties will also be considered
• Able to rapidly assess changing clinical situations, make sound decisions under pressure, and effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care.

Compensation Details

We offer a strong compensation model
Comprehensive benefits package includes group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, PTO, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage

Community Description

Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
Top ranked international airport: " Best Airport in North America " twelve consecutive years
Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
Home of the Colts ( NFL ), Fever ( WNBA ), Pacers ( NBA ), Indians ( MiLB ), Indianapolis 500 ( IndyCar ) and the nation's largest half marathon
Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati

Healthcare System/Hospital Description

With 1,000 beds, IU Health Methodist Hospital is a large tertiary referral center with over 130 ICU beds. It serves as the largest trauma center in Indianapolis, as well as a highly subspecialized center for cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, lung transplantation, and neurocritical care. IU Health is building a new downtown hospital and campus, which will consolidate operations of the adjacent IU Health Methodist and University Hospitals. Construction for the new hospital is well underway and set to open in late 2027. It will feature three 16-story towers with 864 beds. IU School of Medicine is also constructing a medical education and research building directly east of the new hospital.