Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Robust Support Staff, 8 Weeks Off

Benefis Heath System; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive guaranteed salary

Sign-on bonus

8 weeks paid time off

Annual $6,000 CME allowance

Paid malpractice insurance

Retirement plans with employer contribution

Job summary

Benefis Health System, located in Great Falls, Montana, is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join its Heart & Vascular Institute. This position offers an opportunity to work with a collaborative team providing comprehensive cardiothoracic care, utilizing advanced technology in state-of-the-art facilities.

Candidates must be board-certified and committed to patient-centered care, with skills in excellent communication and teamwork. The role includes a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and extensive benefits including 8 weeks of paid time off and professional development resources.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult cardiothoracic surgery including valve repair, bypass grafting, and thoracic procedures.
• Participate in program development and quality initiatives.
• Work in a collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgery

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Benefis Health System, one of Montana's largest tertiary care centers and an independent, financially stable health system, is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our established Heart & Vascular Institute in Great Falls, Montana. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a collaborative, physician‑led program committed to providing advanced cardiothoracic care to a large regional referral area. Benefis serves more than one‑quarter of Montana's land mass and offers comprehensive specialty support, advanced technology, and a strong commitment to quality outcomes.

Position Highlights

• Join a collaborative heart and vascular team with experienced cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, and advanced practice providers.
• Full spectrum of adult cardiothoracic surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, and thoracic procedures.
• Access to advanced imaging, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and vascular programs.
• Dedicated cardiac operating rooms and hybrid procedural capabilities with support team of 2-3 surgical PAs and 1 non‑surgical PA who take 1st call.
• Brand new heart and vascular clinic space with 20+ exam rooms in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment with dedicated leadership, nursing and support staff.
• State‑of‑the‑art emergency trauma department with a dedicated air ambulance program, including fixed and rotor wing.
• Opportunity to participate in program development, quality initiatives, and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Commitment to high‑quality, patient‑centered care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

How we support you

• Competitive guaranteed salary with quality incentives.
• Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance.
• 8 weeks paid time off.
• Annual $6,000 CME allowance and paid licensure expenses.
• Retirement plans with employer contribution of 5%.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Physician wellness and professional development resources.

Why we stand out

• Epic electronic medical record and good clinical support staffing structures.
• Stand‑alone, financially stable, not‑for‑profit health system led by a CEO with a 20+ year tenure.
• Over 460 employed physicians and advanced practice providers on medical staff.
• Regional tertiary center with robust specialty support including neurosurgery, pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, rheumatology, advanced gastroenterology, cardiothoracic, and more.
• Patient focused, quality community and regional medical care.
• Native American programs designed to ensure patients and their families receive culturally sensitive, respectful, and supportive care.
• International airport with direct flights to DEN, SLC, SEA, ORD, LAS and PHX.

For more information, visit Benefis: https://www.benefis.org.

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