Physician Assistant-Urogynecology (Muncie, IN)

About the Role

This is a new, full-time position within the Urogynecology team at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (flexible based on clinic needs), with backup physician call when the physician is out of town. The role involves 10–20% inpatient and 80–90% outpatient care, working directly with 6 physicians and 8 physician assistants.

Patient population includes women of all ages seeking care for pelvic, bladder, and bowel concerns, both surgical and non-surgical.

Responsibilities

• Manage new and return patients for women’s urogynecology needs, including but not limited to recurrent UTIs, overactive bladder, pelvic pain, organ prolapse, pessary fittings, and urodynamic studies.
• Provide ongoing management or refer surgical candidates to physicians.
• Perform or assist with office-based procedures such as urodynamics, PTNS (percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation), IUD removal and insertion, Nexplanon insertion and removal, Pap smears, and pessary fittings.
• Deliver patient education and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current BLS certification.
• PA certification required.
• Current Indiana license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.
• 2+ years of APP experience in women’s health, OB/GYN, or related clinical experience preferred (open to highly motivated new grads with RN experience in OB/GYN, Urology, or other women’s health care).

Community Description

Muncie, IN, offers an affordable cost of living and is home to Ball State University, providing exceptional education, collegiate sports, and entertainment. The area features arts and culture for all ages, top-ranked schools (including the Indiana Academy for Science, Math and Humanities and Burris Laboratory School), and was ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the top 20 counties to live in Indiana.

Outdoor recreation includes boating, fishing, and camping, along with wineries, unique shopping, local cuisine, and outdoor music and food festivals. Muncie is a quick drive to Indianapolis, Fishers, Noblesville, Chicago, and Cincinnati.

Hospital Description

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is a Level 3 trauma center, teaching hospital, and regional tertiary referral center. The hospital has undergone a $130 million remodel over the last decade and is actively involved in national and international medical research studies, particularly in oncology, cardiology, and coagulation.