Indiana University Health Medical Group- West Region has an opportunity for a
Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to join their
Wound Careteam at
IU Health Arnett Wound Care Center in
Lafayette, IN.Position Details- Full-time, Day Shift
- Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- No nights, weekends, holidays or call
- 100% Outpatient
- Team includes 3 physicians
Procedures:- Cellulitis therapy, compression therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, infection management and prevention, wound cleaning, wound dressing, skin substitution applications, wound debridement, wound cultures and biopsies, bone cultures and biopsies, TCOM testing
Key responsibilities- Treat patients with open wounds across the lifespan needing advanced wound care such as: hyperbaric oxygen therapy, total contact casting, negative pressure wound therapy, and cellular and tissue-based products
Qualifications - Master's Degree Required
- ACNP, AGNP, FNP or PA certification required
- New Grads may be considered if RN experience aligns with clinic population prior to advanced practice
- Ideal candidates will have previous experience in podiatry, general surgery, primary care, urgent care or emergency medicine
- Ideal candidate will have 1-year previous wound care experience
Compensation Details- We offer a strong compensation model
- Comprehensive benefits package includes group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, PTO, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage.
Community DescriptionIndianapolis, Indiana , the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:
- Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
- Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
- Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
- Top ranked international airport: " Best Airport in North America " twelve consecutive years
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
- Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
- Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
- Home of the Colts ( NFL ), Fever ( WNBA ), Pacers ( NBA ), Indians ( MiLB ), Indianapolis 500 ( IndyCar ) and the nation's largest half marathon
- Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati
Healthcare System/Hospital DescriptionIU Health Methodist Hospital is a regional healthcare leader through its commitment to excellence, accessibility and preeminence. Part of the IU Health Adult Academic Health Center, it is currently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the state of Indiana , with 13 procedures/conditions rated as high performing.
With 1,000 beds, IU Health Methodist Hospital is a large tertiary referral center with over 130 ICU beds. It serves as the largest trauma center in Indianapolis, as well as a highly subspecialized center for cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, lung transplantation, and neurocritical care.
IU Health is building a new downtown hospital and campus, which will consolidate operations of the adjacent IU Health Methodist and University Hospitals. Construction for the new hospital is well underway and set to open in late 2027. It will feature three 16-story towers with 864 beds. IU School of Medicine is also constructing a medical education and research building directly east of the new hospital.
