Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, General Thoracic Surgery- University Hospital

We are now hiring for a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to join our General Thoracic Surgery Service located at University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Position Details Full-time, M-F positionCurrently no weekends or holidaysNo Call90% Inpatient, 10% Outpatient Procedures Assisting in thoracic surgery cases, and chest tube placement. Job Description And Key Responsibilities Outpatient Setting- APP provides clinic coverage, conducting preoperative evaluations, postoperative follow-up visits, and ongoing patient management while collaborating closely with surgeons and other care team members to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Inpatient Setting- APP manages the continuum of surgical care through daily patient rounds, postoperative assessment and management, coordination of care, discharge planning, and performance of bedside procedures, including chest tube management and wound care. APP serves as a key clinical resource, ensuring timely communication among patients, families consulting services, and the healthcare team. Operating Room- APP functions as a first assist in a variety of general thoracic surgical procedures, with a primary focus on robotic-assisted thoracic surgery. Responsibilities include assisting with operative exposure, tissue handling, robotic case support, and other intraoperative duties that contribute to safe and efficient surgical outcomes.This role will require strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to practice both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Qualifications Master's Degree RequiredACNP, FNP, PA certification RequiredWe welcome both Experienced APP's and New Grads who have completed meaningful clinical rotations in thoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, critical care, or related specialtiesPrior APP experience is preferred but not requiredCandidates with experience caring for cardiac, thoracic, surgical, or critically ill patients in high acuity inpatient settings are strongly encouraged to apply.The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong clinical foundation, eagerness to learn, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.Successful candidates demonstrate strong clinical judgement, excel in fast-paced, high acuity environments, and effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care. APP must be adaptable, dependable, and confident managing complex surgical patients across the continuum of care. Community Description Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse populationVibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorialsNamed to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United StatesTop ranked international airport: " Best Airport in North America " twelve consecutive yearsRanked 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 countryHistoric neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of livingOutdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parksHome of the Colts ( NFL ), Fever ( WNBA ), Pacers ( NBA ), Indians ( MiLB ), Indianapolis 500 ( IndyCar ) and the nation's largest half marathonClose proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati Healthcare System/Hospital Description U.S. News and World Report as the IU Health University Hospital is home to outstanding, nationally recognized programs, and the largest transplant program by volume in the state. It serves as a tertiary referral center for highly subspecialized care in oncology, hematology, bone marrow transplant and solid organ transplant, and is recognized for excellence in gastroenterology, pulmonology and many surgical subspecialties. The only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center in the state, the 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.