Facility: OrthoIndy, West Lafayette, IN
Department: Physician Anesthesiologist
Shift Details: Full-time, Exempt
At OrthoIndy, everything
we do is about creating a caring, connected and committed workforce that
directly improves the quality of life for our employees and customers. We will have
a full time Anesthesiologist position available with our growing organization
at our future Franciscan OrthoIndy Ambulatory Surgery Center to open in West
Lafayette, Indiana in January 2026. We
are looking for candidates with an interest in orthopedics and strong
experience with regional anesthesia required. Schedule will be weekdays;
flexible vacation. No in-house call; rarely called in. 99% elective, ASA 3
or less cases.
Be part of something
great!
At OrthoIndy, we
provide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 22 locations
throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients by
offering a full range of procedures and treatment options. We have over 100 physicians in our practice
and we continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedic
practices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy has
received national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence and
our philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experience
superior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are
involved in every aspect of your care. OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedic
provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
OrthoIndy’s
Anesthesiologist Physician is responsible for administering anesthetics prior
to, during, or after surgery or other medical procedures at a premier
orthopedic ambulatory surgery center. Cases primarily include total joint
replacement, hand and upper extremity, sports medicine, shoulder, arthroscopy,
foot and lower extremity, and general orthopedics.
Essential Duties:
- Administers anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal or caudal methods. Monitors patients before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract reactions and complications. Monitors patient’s vital signs during procedures. Coordinates administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation.
- Provides medical care and consultations in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery.
- Records type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.
- Confers with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render patients insensible to pain. Coordinates with other Physicians, nurses, technicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provides and maintains life support and airway management and helps prepare patients for surgery.
- Examines patients, obtains medical history, and uses diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical and other medical procedures. Orders lab tests, imaging, or other diagnostic procedures.
- Monitors patient’s post-surgery and determines when they are stabilized enough to move to another room or go home.
- Educates patients and families on post-procedures care and possible complications. Instructs on different ways to prevent disease and improve health.
Requirements:
- MD or DO required
- Indiana State licensure required
- Specialty Board Certified/eligible
- Board certification by the ABA required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a private group anesthesia practice
- Fellowship in regional anesthesia desirable. Must be proficient in regional blocks.
West Lafayette, Indiana is ideally located between
Indianapolis and Chicago and is known for its diverse community of more than
190,000 people and offers a great quality of life which encompasses a vibrant
college scene, a beautiful natural landscape, including over 50 parks and
extensive trail systems, and a lively urban center. Purdue University is located in West Lafayette
by the Wabash River and it brings a diverse young student population to the
city. Downtown Lafayette reveals a historic core of Victorian architecture,
unique shops, and public art.
Nature abounds in the city and area parks, including Columbian Park, the Celery
Bog wetlands, the Jerry E. Clegg Botanical Garden along Wildcat Creek, and
Wolf Park in Battle Ground. Lafayette offers an excellent art scene with local
breweries, wineries, shops, pick your own fruit farms among many other amenities and activities.
Western Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. The AMA has
designated Indiana as one of the nation’s top “physician friendly”
states due to its favorable malpractice status. The region is the home of Purdue Research Park and many
multi-national companies which contribute to a strong, local economy. Offerings include highly-ranked public and
private schools and diverse cultural activities.
OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer