Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Altru Health System; United States; On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our growing heart and vascular program. This position offers the opportunity to practice the full breadth of CT surgery with robust APP support and daily operative cases.

Join a collaborative team of cardiac and vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and a large AP workforce, with flexible integration of vascular procedures and participation in TAVR as our structural heart program expands.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Licensed MD/DO in ND and MN per state requirements.
• Board certification in area of specialty to be obtained within five years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose patients within the Altru Health System.
• Provide cardiothoracic surgical care and perform procedures with APP support.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to patient engagement and quality goals.

Skills

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Intraoperative decision making

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job description

Location: Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Summary: Position: Cardiothoracic Surgery at Altru Hospital Altru Health System is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our growing heart and vascular program. This is an exciting opportunity to practice the full breadth of CT surgery with strong APP support and the ability to operate every day.

Position Highlights

• Robust APP Model: Dedicated APP support for inpatient rounding and surgical assist, including an APP specifically trained to be in the OR with you.
• Diverse Case Mix: See the full spectrum of cardiothoracic care—heart, lung, and general CT cases.
• High-Volume OR Experience: Ability to operate daily with a case variety that keeps your full CT skill set sharp.
• TAVR Opportunities: Participate in TAVR procedures as part of our expanding structural heart program.
• Flexible Integration of Skills: If you have vascular experience, there is flexibility to incorporate vascular procedures into your practice.
• Collaborative Team Culture: Work alongside experienced cardiac and vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and a large advanced practice provider team.

Requirements

• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery Licensed MD/DO in ND and MN
• Essential Job Functions: Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients of Altru Health System who present with injuries or illnesses. Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare measures. Exercises Doctor's own judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients consistent with Altru’s policies and standards. Achieves the Altru Health System Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals established on an annual basis. Participates in activities and support department goals as defined by department on an annual basis. Maintains accurate and timely documentation ensuring quality patient care and assurance of appropriate reimbursements to Altru Health System. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctorate within specified field of medical practice from respective accredited school.
• Must be admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board or be certified by the Canadian Board and are members of either the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Surgeons, American board certification or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification.
• Board certification in area of specialty must be obtained within five years of employment
• Be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which they are assigned

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship and candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Sedentary (<10 pounds)

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirements

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver Reference ID: R8

Company Culture

Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do.

You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)

At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another. We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment.

Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and Affiantive Action Plan at no charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 701.780.5107.

Additionally, the following poster is available through the Department of Labor: Know Your Rights.

Altru participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.