Advanced Practice - Cardiology Opening in Fort Wayne, IN
Saint Louis, Missouri, 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:
12/17/24
**Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery PA Position in Fort Wayne, Indiana**
**Coverage**
- Start: ASAP (urgent need)
- End: Ongoing
- Shifts:
- Weekdays: 4:30 PM 6:00 AM (Mon-Fri)
- Weekends: 3:00 PM 5:00 AM (Sat) and 3:00 PM 6:00 AM (Sun)
- Day shift (6:00 AM 4:30 PM) and 24-hour on-call weekends also available
- 7 on / 7 off nights (flexible schedules available)
**Position Details**
- Practice Setting: Inpatient only (ICU and OR)
- Call Type: In-house
- Procedures: Vein harvesting (endoscopic and open), assisting in complex surgeries, inpatient rounding, ICU care
- EMR System: Cerner
- Trauma Level: 2
- Call Response Time: 30 minutes
**Responsibilities**
- First assist in surgeries (vein harvesting, cardiac cases)
- Manage complex post-op patients, including those with LVAD, ECMO, and high-complexity cases like CABG/valve operations
- Handle inotropes, vasopressors, and post-op bleeding patients
- Evaluate cardiovascular imaging (CXR, CTs, etc.)
- No outpatient duties
**Facility Details**
- Nearest Airport: Fort Wayne Airport
- Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 2 weeks - 30 days
- Travel: Preference for drive-in candidates; lodging covered at preferred hotels
**Requirements**
- Indiana License, CSR, DEA Required
- ABLS, BLS, PALS Required
- Endoscopic and open vein harvesting experience
- Proficiency with Maquet/Getinge Hemopro 2 system preferred
- Experience in managing high-complexity cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients
**Skills Required**
- Endoscopic vein harvesting
- Open vein/radial artery harvest
- Managing critically ill cardiovascular patients
**Additional Information**
- Flexible scheduling; open to long-term candidates or locum to perm transition
- 7-on/7-off schedule ideal, but flexible for weekends-only candidates