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Lafayette, Indiana

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

Anesthesiologist AssistantNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus

1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905

What We Need

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to join our team to meet the growing demands for Anesthesia services in the Lafayette, Indiana area. This position will be based at Franciscan Health Lafayette East, joining a group of 15 providers covering a broad range of patients. This is a high-performing, well-respected group with a great culture of teamwork that provides patient-centered care.

Who We Are Looking For

Ideal candidate will have a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and desire to develop strong ties with the community and existing medical staff. Provider will need to work collaboratively with all physicians and staff members and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

The Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) II works under the Medical Direction Model with anesthesiologists to ensure the safe administration of anesthesia during surgery and/or gastroenterology procedures. Provides patient care before, during and after anesthesia. Educates patients regarding anesthesia, including possible contraindications or side effects of anesthesia.

What You Can Expect

  • Practice with an established group of Anesthesiologists, CRNAs and CAAs
  • No call required

No Travel Required

This position follows the Anesthesia Medical Direction model with a physician-led team approach with large variety of case types

Procedures include orthopedics, ENT, healthy pediatrics, GYN, neuro, general surgery, urology, plastics, reconstructive and vascular

Who We Are

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care system with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients.

With 12 hospitals, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

Indiana was recently ranked the #2 Best State to Practice Medicine, reflecting the supportive environment our physicians experience every day, including competitive compensation, a favorable malpractice climate, and an affordable cost of living. It’s an ideal place to build a rewarding, sustainable career while serving communities that truly value their caregivers.

What We Offer

At Franciscan Physician Network we strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance for our providers. Full- and part-time opportunities are offered with benefits, which could include:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision and legal insurance
  • Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a)
  • Short- and Long-Term Own Occupation Disability

More Information

For more information, please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at practice@franciscanalliance.org or (844) 376-3627.

Where We Live

Lafayette is a multi-faceted town which encompasses a vibrant college scene, a beautiful natural landscape and a lively urban center. Across the Wabash River in West Lafayette, Purdue University draws a diverse young student population to the city. A walking tour of 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.

Travel Is Required

Never or Rarely

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.

Key Responsibilities

The CAA works under a Medical Direction Model to ensure the safe administration of anesthesia during surgical and gastroenterology procedures. Responsibilities include providing patient care before, during, and after anesthesia and educating patients on potential side effects.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant with a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and staff are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Anesthesia AdministrationPatient EducationCollaborative Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant at Franciscan Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Anesthesiologist Assistant healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Anesthesiologist Assistant Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score
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Living in Lafayette

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$267k
Typical market rent
$1,296/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.4
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Franciscan Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Mishawaka, Indiana
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Health insurance
Life insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Legal insurance
Retirement options (403(b), 457(b), 401(a))
Short- and Long-Term Own Occupation Disability