Advanced Practice - Cardiology Opening in Fort Wayne, IN
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Allergy/Immunology
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/06/24
**Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Locum Opening in Fort Wayne, Indiana**
**Location Details:**
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
**Employment Type, Position Details, and Qualifications:**
- Locum Tenens; Nights Only
- Start Date: ASAP, Ongoing
- Shifts:
- Weekdays (M-F): 4:30 PM 6:00 AM
- Saturday: 3:00 PM 5:00 AM
- Sunday: 3:00 PM 6:00 AM
- 7 on / 7 off schedule, flexible if provider can cover weekends or nights only
- Nocturnal needs for ICU and OR work
- Responsibilities: Taking calls, first assisting (vein harvesting), inpatient rounding in ICU, no outpatient duties
- Preference for locum-to-perm candidates
- Active IN license, CSR, and DEA required
- Must have experience in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery with ICU and OR background
- EMR: Cerner
**Requirements:**
- ABLS, BLS, PALS certifications required
- Board Certification
- Must be licensed in Indiana (IMLC not accepted)
- Experience with endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) using Maquet/Getinge Hemopro 2 system (preferred)
- Must have experience with high-complexity cardiothoracic cases
- Experience managing complex post-operative patients, including LVAD, ECMO, and critically ill patients on inotropes and vasopressors
- Ability to evaluate cardiovascular imaging (CXR, CT, CTA, Ultrasounds, etc.)
- Experience with thoracic surgery post-op management and complications
**About the Location:**
- Fort Wayne offers a balance of city amenities and a strong sense of community, making it a great place to live and work.