Unique opportunity in Vibrant downtown Indianapolis to care for America's Veterans

Looking for work/life balance, outstanding benefits and resources to provide high-quality care?

Join us in our mission to provide Veterans with the world-class benefits and healthcare services they have earned! Veteran Health Indiana is actively seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Surgery PA to join our program in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.

Position highlights:

• Provide medical and surgical care for both inpatients and outpatients in the sections of cardiothoracic surgery and surgical intensive care, serving as the primary coordinator for the physicians and PA/ARNP providers.

• Procedure skills needed include Endoscopic Vein Harvesting

• Join an experienced team of Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Perfusionist, Physician Assistants, Nurses, etc.
• High-quality, patient-focused Cardiovascular Service line with outstanding performance reported by VASQIP, the VA's counterpart, comparable to other national databases
• Full-time, M-F schedule, 1 weekend per month
• Shared call with other professionals; approximately 1:4.
• Located in vibrant and affordable Indianapolis, Indiana

Qualifications:

• US Citizen
• Masters prepared Physician Assistant or BS with demonstrated experience
• Board Certified
• 3 years of experience in endovascular vein harvesting and surgical service experience
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia.

VA offers... a comprehensive total rewards package:

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Opportunity for paid Parental leave.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

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This position may require a background check, security clearance, and/or drug screening.**Veteran Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. United States Citizenship Required; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

About Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.