Lead Physician Assistant - CV Surgery in Northeast Indiana

Lutheran Hospital, a member of the Lutheran Health Network in Fort Wayne, IN, has an opportunity for a Lead 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. Experience Required.

 Lutheran Hospital is a 396-bedtertiary 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 experience required
•  Provide leadership, direction and guidance to other APPs within the service line
•  Collaborate with LMG leadership to establish work schedules, policies, standards and protocols along with the hiring and training of new APPs
•  Assist in surgical procedures, including saphenous vein harvesting, endoscopic vein harvesting, open and closure of the chest, cannulation and decannulation, radial artery harvesting
•  Manage post-op patient, including wound care, removing pacing wires, staples, sutures, chest tubes and central lines
• 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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