Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery (Fort Wayne Region)

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Neurosurgery team in Fort Wayne, Indiana! First Assist/Operating Room experience preferred, Neurology/Neurosurgery experience required.  

Position Details:

• Full-time, Day Shift 
  • Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts 
  • 1:4 rotating call - shared with collaborating physician 
  • No weekends or holidays 
• Practice with experienced providers, including Advanced Practice Providers, Neurologists and Neurosurgeons
• Mix of inpatient, outpatient and OR time 
  • Opportunity to first assist in neurological surgeries 

Qualifications:

• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible 
• Must be licensed or license eligible in Indiana 
• ACNP, FNP or PA certification required
• Ideal candidates have strong critical thinking and communication skills 

IU Health offers a value-based compensation package that includes: group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, generous PTO, Night Bonus and Weekend shift differential, CME allowance/time off, relocation assistance, and malpractice insurance coverage.

• Fort Wayne is Indiana's 2nd largest city and boasts one of the lowest cost of living areas in the nation (ranked as fifth on U.S. News and World Report's 2023-2024 list of Best Affordable Places to live in the U.S.)
• The city is home to 82+ miles of beautiful trails circling a vibrant, eclectic downtown area surrounded by three rivers 
• From Broadway theatre shows, storied minor league sports teams, one of the nation's top zoos, to beautiful museums and riverfront boat tours - the city has something to satisfy a wide array of interests
• Host of diverse festivals and a strong regional arts and crafts heritage
• Active lifestyle includes kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding at over 200 area lakes, PGA golf courses, bike trails, state parks, camping and a quarter-mile toboggan run
• Home to an international airport, named "the nation's friendliest airport" by USA Today
• Conveniently located to major metro areas of Chicago, Detroit and Indianapolis
• Top-tier school systems - both private and public options
• Learn more about Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana by watching this video