Advanced Practice Provider Cardiothoracic Surgery

Intermountain Healthcare; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 131,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base salary

Call compensation

CME allowance

Development incentives

Discretionary time off

Job summary

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah seeks an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery APP (NP or PA) to join a 3-surgeon, 5-APP team with strong mentorship.

This predominantly inpatient role includes OR, ICU rounds, and perioperative care with a 1:4 call schedule and Monday–Friday hours. Candidates should have CT surgery APP experience and EVH experience; new grads are not eligible.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current or eligible Utah NP or PA licensure.
• DEA registration.
• ACLS certification.
• Cardiothoracic Surgery APP experience required.
• Minimum of one year of independent Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate in OR, Pre- and Post-Operative Care, ICU Rounding and Management.
• Predominantly inpatient practice with occasional clinic responsibilities.
• Work within a 1:4 call schedule with a defined call block.

Skills

NP/PA credential

CT surgery APP experience

EVH experience

Education

NP or PA program graduate

Job description

Job Description:

When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.”

Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) – Cardiothoracic Surgery

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital | Ogden, Utah

About the Opportunity:

Join a highly respected Cardiothoracic Surgery team at Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital, where you'll have the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while working alongside dedicated surgeons who are deeply invested in mentoring and professional growth.

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with cardiothoracic surgery expertise to become part of a collaborative team committed to exceptional patient care, clinical excellence, and a healthy work-life balance.

This primarily inpatient role offers a dynamic blend of operating room experience, ICU management, and perioperative patient care. APPs rotate through key responsibilities, creating a diverse and engaging practice environment.

Position Highlights

• Monday through Friday schedule
• Rotating responsibilities among surgical APPs, including:
  • Operating Room
  • Pre- and Post-Operative Care
  • ICU Rounding and Management
• Predominantly inpatient practice with occasional clinic responsibilities
• Shared 1:4 call schedule
  • One full week of call every four weeks
  • Followed by a flexible post-call week focused on backup support, including clinic calls, ICU calls, and OR assistance
• Join a well-established team of:
  • 3 Cardiothoracic Surgeons
  • 5 Advanced Practice Providers
• Strong culture of collaboration, mentorship, and work-life balance
• Surgeons are highly engaged in teaching and supporting APP professional development

How we'll support you:

Our compensation package is as follows:

• Generous base salary of $147,000 to $187,900, based on experience
• Additional call compensation with a 1:4 call schedule, providing approximately $47,000 annually in call pay
• 1.5x your hourly rate for callback activations while on call
• Up to $7,500 annually through our quality incentive program
• Up to $4,000 annually for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Continuous Development Recognition Program, offering the opportunity to earn up to $10,000 annually for professional development achievements
• Uncapped Discretionary Time Off (DTO), providing the flexibility to prioritize both your personal and professional wellbeing

We care about your well-being, which is why we provide our caregivers with a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

What you’ll bring (Qualifications):

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current or eligible Utah NP or PA licensure
• DEA registration
• ACLS certification
• Cardiothoracic Surgery APP experience required
• Minimum of one year of independent Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) experience required

Important Note

Due to the advanced procedural and clinical skillset required for this role, new graduates cannot be considered at this time.

Join a Team That Invests in You

If you're an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery APP seeking a collegial surgical team, meaningful clinical autonomy, excellent mentorship, and an exceptional lifestyle in the Mountain West, we'd love to hear from you.

About us:

Intermountain Health is a model health system by providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the mountain west.

Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at: About Intermountain!

What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health?

It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes.

Discover Life in Ogden, Utah

Nestled against the breathtaking Wasatch Mountains, Ogden offers an exceptional blend of outdoor adventure, family-friendly living, and vibrant community culture. Residents enjoy easy access to world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and boating, all within minutes of home. With a revitalized downtown featuring award-winning restaurants, local breweries, live music, and year-round festivals, Ogden delivers a unique combination of urban amenities and mountain-town charm. Known for its affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and easy access to Salt Lake City and Salt Lake International Airport, Ogden is an ideal place for healthcare professionals seeking both career fulfillment and an outstanding quality of life. Whether you're hitting the trails after work, spending time with family, or exploring Utah's renowned outdoor playground, Ogden provides the perfect backdrop for work-life balance in the Mountain West.

Location:

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

Work City:

Ogden

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$63.07 - $97.30

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.