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APP - Cardiac Surgery

Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Posted: 04/08/2026 Specialty: Cardiac Surgery Job Number: 61237031 Degree: APP

Job Description

Opportunity:

Advanced Practice - Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular Surgery

Job Details:

  • Provide cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery support Monday through Sunday with preferred 7 on/7 off schedule

  • Monday-Thursday onsite coverage 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with on-call duties starting at 4:30 PM

  • Friday onsite coverage 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with on-call starting at 5:00 PM

  • Weekend 24-hour coverage with approximately 4 hours onsite starting at 6:00 AM for rounding

  • Daily rounding on all inpatients in ICU and stepdown units, managing new consults and discharges

  • Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) procedures and train new APPs on EVH techniques

  • First assist on surgical cases once familiar with surgeon routines

  • Handle patient management calls, emergency department consultations, and hospital transfers

  • Support specialties including cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and heart failure management

  • Manage 8-10 inpatient encounters per shift

  • Must have cardiothoracic experience with PAs requiring EVH knowledge

  • ACLS and BLS certification required

  • Board certification required with minimum 30-day credentialing timeframe

    • Facility:

    This healthcare facility operates as a major medical center providing comprehensive cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical services. The facility specializes in high-acuity cardiac procedures including coronary artery bypass, valve repairs, aortic dissections, and advanced heart failure treatments. The organization maintains state-of-the-art technology for both open and minimally invasive procedures, including robotic surgical capabilities and advanced life support systems such as LVAD and ECMO.

    Location:

    Fort Wayne, IN

    Fort Wayne offers an excellent quality of life as Indiana's second-largest city, featuring affordable living costs, strong healthcare infrastructure, and numerous recreational opportunities. The city provides a perfect balance of urban amenities and Midwest charm, with excellent schools, cultural attractions, and easy access to major metropolitan areas.
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