Consider joining our established team of general surgeons for our Indiana University Health Medical Group in Bedford Indiana!  We are hiring an Advanced Practice Provider to join our General Surgery team in Bedford, IN. This role involves comprehensive care for surgery patients across outpatient, inpatient, ED, OR and discharge settings. The Advanced Practice Provider will work closely with board-certified surgeons to impact care continuum. 

Opportunity Details:

• Full Time- 40 hours/week
  • Monday- Friday
  • Day shift rotation
• Call Schedule- No after hour call is required although, call is required during the business day (further discussed during interview)
• Approximately 70% Inpatient and 30% Outpatient (schedule may change as need arises)

Procedures

• Comfortable or desire to learn OP procedures such as wound closures, incision & drainage, biopsies, feeding tube removal, debridement etc.
• First assist in the OR

Consult Services

• Perform initial assessments, exams, diagnostics, and formulate care plans for trauma/acute care
• Provide consults in the ED and inpatient units, collaborating with ED physicians, hospitalists and surgeons

Inpatient Floors

• Manage trauma/post- surgery patients, triage surgical patients and recognize deterioration while escalating appropriately, connect rounds, adjust treatments, monitor recovery, and coordinate discharges and follow-ups. 
• Deliver direct care to surgical patients

Outpatient Visits

• Procedures as needed
• Surgical follow- up
• New patient visits with work up for surgical complaints

Desired Candidates

• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Ability to triage surgical patient, recognize deterioration, and escalate appropriately
• Detail oriented and able to manage fast-paced surgical services
• Reliable, adaptable, punctual
• Values patient-centered care and safety
• Works well in multidisciplinary environments
• Maintains calm under pressure and within rapidly changing OR schedules
• Motivated by procedural work and high-acuity care

Qualifications:

• FNP, ACNP or PA certification (board eligible/certified required)
• Minimum 5 years acute/trauma/critical/emergency nursing; robust surgical rotations required for PA's; critical care rotations preferred
• Surgical APP experience in an inpatient, OR, or perioperative setting is highly preferred

Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital is a modern, JCAHO approved rural health care facility which offers up-to-date technology and medical practices. IU Health Bedford Hospital operates as a critical access hospital with inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory care services and 24-hour emergency room and EMS services. Our dedicated specialties continue the Indiana University Health standard of excellence.

Indiana University Health, Indiana University Health Physicians and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.

Known as the Limestone Capitol of the world, Bedford, Indiana is a beautiful small town nestled in the hills of Southern Indiana.  Filled with an abundance of recreational activities, residents of Bedford also enjoy the attractions of several nearby big cities! 

• Enjoy camping and hiking at State Parks and Indiana's only national forest, as well as golfing and community festivals
• Nearby Lake Monroe (Indiana’s largest inland body of water) provides boating, swimming, fishing and more!
• Close proximity to top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
• Popular attractions include Blue Spring Caverns & Spring Mill State Park
• Low cost of living paired with excellent schooling
• Dynamic amenities are minutes from Bloomington, IN – home to Big 10 conference member, Indiana University
• Just over an hour to both Indianapolis and Louisville
• Scenic country side with wildlife views at every turn 
• Friend to the athlete with a 19-mile trail, multiple 5K races, annual Limestone Capital Half Marathon, and family friendly parks
• Small town feel with a variety of restaurants, boutiques, and shopping centers

About Indiana University Health

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive system. Additionally, IU Health - home to the IU Health Medical Center has been ranked #1 in Indiana for over a decade by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine—one of the nation’s largest medical schools—gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training—advancing healthcare for all. At IU Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross-training development.

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