Location:Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne is Indiana's second-largest city, offering a vibrant community with a rich arts scene, diverse dining options, and affordable cost of living. Known for its friendly Midwestern charm, the city provides an excellent quality of life with easy access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions.
Facility:This medical group is a well-established healthcare organization providing comprehensive cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical services in the Fort Wayne region. The facility handles a high acuity patient population, including complex adult cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries, supported by a dedicated team of surgeons and clinical staff.
Opportunity:Advanced Practice - Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
Job Details:- Locums-to-Perm opportunity with a preferred 7 on/7 off schedule, Monday through Sunday
- Monday through Friday onsite coverage from 7am to 7pm; providers must arrive at 7am to attend the daily CV Surgery Morning Meeting
- Saturday and Sunday: 24-hour coverage with approximately 4 hours of onsite rounding beginning at 6am
- Temporary/emergency privileges are available
- NP or PA must have cardiothoracic experience; PAs must be proficient in endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) with approximately 500 cases or 10 years of experience
- Primary responsibilities include daily rounding on all inpatients (ICU and stepdown units), new consults, and patient discharges
- Medical management and call coverage for inpatient care, ER consultations, and transfers from outside hospitals
- Weekday call hours: 4:30pm to 6am; weekend call hours: 5pm to 5am (with rounding nurse support from 5am to 5pm on weekends to assist with first-line phone calls and orders)
- One night of call per week may be expected depending on schedule model
- OR responsibilities include EVH using HemaPro 2, assisting with open vein harvest or endoscopic vein harvesting, possible first assist on cases, and potential OR call for emergencies on weekends
- Opportunity to help train new APPs on EVH technique
- Cardiac services include all adult cardiac surgeries: CABG, valve procedures, aortic dissections, LVAD, ECMO, and Impella support
- Thoracic services include robotic surgeries, VATS, thoracotomies, lobectomies, wedge resections, decortications, and mediastinal mass procedures (no esophageal cases)
- Vascular services include all types of open vascular surgeries including CEA, AAA, and leg revascularization procedures
- High acuity patient population with 8-10 inpatient encounters per shift
- Board certification required; Indiana license or IMLC required to be considered
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS
- Estimated credentialing timeframe: 30 days
- A personal laptop is required for call coverage
- Nearest airport: Fort Wayne International Airport
- Start date: August 1, 2026 - Ongoing
Compensation:Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
