Physician Assistant - CT Surgery in Northeast Indiana

Lutheran Hospital, a member of the Lutheran Health Network in Fort Wayne, IN, has an opportunity for a 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. Prefer CT Surgery experience but will consider highly motivated new grads.

 Lutheran Hospital is a 396-bed tertiary 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
• Complex cardiac , thoracic and vascular surgeries
• Full spectrum of cardiac surgery care - pre op and post op care
• Manage post-op patient, including arrhythmias, fluid balance and other conditions and treat as appropriate in collaboration with surgeon
• 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

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Fort Wayne offers a unique opportunity to combine a satisfying work life with an exceptional quality of living.  Among its attributes as the 2^nd 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!

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