Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology (IU Health Saxony Hospital) - Indiana University Health

We are seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic Gastroenterology team at the Saxony Hospital in Fishers, IN!

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a teaching environment for a large and exciting division, with great leadership, and a long-standing history of success! Practice alongside nationally recognized experts, learn new things every day, and be a part of a compassionate, team-oriented group with supportive, collaborative physicians who are eager and willing to teach/mentor and invest in the success of APP colleagues. 

Position Details:

• Full-time, Day Shift 
  • Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
  • No nights, weekends, holidays, or call
• Mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities 
• Join a large and supportive team of 70 Physicians and 20 APPs

Responsibilities: 

• Inpatient GI consults 
• Outpatient post-hospital discharge clinic 
• Outpatient urgent GI consults in clinic 
• No procedural requirements 
• Provider must be comfortable working autonomously 

Qualifications: 

• Master's Degree required
• PA, FNP, or ACNP certification required
• 2+ years of APP experience, preferably practicing in the inpatient setting, required  
  • Hospitalist, Inpatient specialty medicine, or GI experience highly preferred 
• APP must be comfortable practicing independently, highly intelligent and able to help build this new inpatient service at IUH Saxony 
• Ideal candidates are flexible team players, committed to providing excellent evidence-based care, and have strong communication skills

IU Health offers a value-based compensation package that includes: group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, generous PTO, CME allowance/time off, relocation assistance, and malpractice insurance coverage.

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Community Overview

Fishers, Indiana is a lovely suburb of Indianapolis located just 20 minutes north and east of downtown Indianapolis. The town is a Midwest community synonymous with balancing growth and progress. While experiencing an influx of commercial and residential migration over the past 10 years with a 600 percent population growth, Fishers has maintained a sense of community with a strong history of family values and successful businesses. SmartAsset has named Fishers as one of the best suburbs to live near a large city in the United States.

• Ranked number three in the Best Places to Live in America according to Money in 2019, number eight on Livability's 2023 list of the Best Places to live in the U.S. and as one of Wallethub's top five Best Small Cities in America 2023
• The Nickel Plate District downtown boasts a growing dining scene, boutiques, attractions, and concerts at a state of-the-art amphitheater
• Home to Conner Prairie, a living history museum that also hosts the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's summer series for Symphony on the Prairie.
• Close proximity to top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
• An education system that leads the state – Fishers High School, Hamilton Southeastern High School and New Britton Elementary School all ranked 10 out of 10 by GreatSchools.org in academics
• Ranked as the second safest city in America in 2023 by MoneyGeek
• 20 minutes to Indianapolis, and easy access to Chicago, Louisville and Cincinnati

Client Overview

Rewarding Physician and Advanced Provider employment opportunities await with Indiana University Health Physicians.

IU Health Physicians group, which employs over 2,200 physicians and advanced providers at more than 175 locations across the state, is one of the fastest-growing, comprehensive, multi-specialty practice groups in Indiana. IUHP also serves as the faculty practice plan of Indiana University School of Medicine, and brings together faculty physicians, IU Health-affiliated physicians and private practice physicians to give highly skilled doctors access to innovative treatments using the latest research and technology. 

At IU Health, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued.

Indiana University Health National Recognition:

• Ranked #1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report
• Riley Hospital for Children is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and is the only nationally ranked children’s hospital in Indiana
• Preferred by consumers and referring physicians as the best health system overall in Indiana

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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

Hospital Overview

IU Health Saxony Hospital is a 44-bed hospital located in the town of Fishers, Indiana, a beautiful northwestern suburb of Indianapolis. IU Health Saxony Hospital delivers a primary focus on surgical services for cardiovascular and orthopaedics, and provides area residents with the latest advancements in medical care and treatment. The hospital offers the only 24/7 coverage for urgent heart care in the city of Fishers, and is home to the IU Health Hip and Knee Center (where more hip and knee replacements are performed than any other IU Health facility in the state).

IU Health Saxony Hospital is proud to be an integral part of Saxony and the Fishers community. A leader in promoting and preserving wellness, hospital team members are eager to work in collaborative ways to help area residents lead healthier lives. Designated as a Dementia Friends facility, IU Health Saxony Hospital is the first hospital in the state to have every employee at the hospital (regardless of interaction with a patient) to have completed training in assisting and caring for patients with dementia.

Announced in 2022, the IU Health Saxony Hospital will undergo a $300 million investment to grow the campus square footage by 50%. Fifty inpatient beds will be added (including a labor and delivery unit), as well as an expansion of primary and specialty care services. The campus will be renamed as IU Health Fishers and enable the facility to be the community hospital of choice in the Indianapolis northeast suburbs.