Physician Assistant - Geriatric Medicine

Indiana University Health Medical Group-Metro Region is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our ACE (Acute Care of Elders) team at IU Health West Hospital in Avon, IN! 

ACE is an inpatient consults program at IU Health Methodist Hospital, IU Health North Hospital, and IU Health West Hospital.

We supplement inpatient care with an emphasis on key geriatric syndromes, falls, and declines in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).

Position Details:

• Full-time, Day Shift
• M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm
• No weekends or call, allowing for work/life balance
• 100% inpatient
• Expected patient volume in the hospital 10-15/week
• Team includes 1 physician and 1 advanced practice provider
• Once onboarding and inpatient practice is established, outpatient session(s) will be expected to facilitate continuum of care for patient post-hospitalization

Qualifications:

• ACNP, AGNP, FNP or PA certification required
• Background of geriatrics, family medicine, hospital medicine or primary care
• Passionate about serving an aging population through a consultative model of care focused on acute, complex geriatric syndromes

Avon, Indiana is a beautiful and growing suburb of Indianapolis located just five miles west of downtown Indianapolis in Hendricks County. Residents enjoy a variety of entertainment and recreation along with an assortment of other wonderful amenities.

• Ranked by Niche in 2022 as one of the top ten counties to buy a house in America, and amongst the best counties for families
• Rich musical tradition paired with major retailers and local cuisine options
• Entertainment options and cultural amenities for the entire family to enjoy
• Twenty minutes to top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
• 30 parks and five golf courses within 7 miles offer outdoor amenities including trails, lakes, fishing, boating, disc golf, splash pad and athletic playing areas.
• Quick drive to lively downtown Indianapolis provides residents with big- city amenities including:
  • Leading educational system and top-ranked universities paired with a diverse population
  • Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, aquarium, concerts and memorials
  • Lively nightlife, local wineries, retail, and cuisine with local flavors
  • Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
  • Collegiate and professional sports, golfing, boating and unique parks
  • Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar), Indy Eleven (NASL), NCAA and USTA Midwest
  • Nation's largest half marathon (OneAmerica Mini-Marathon) and winner of the National Biking Award
  • Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis and Cincinnati