Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

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Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota

Schedule: Monday Friday 7:00 AM 4:30 PM

Start Date: As soon as credentialed

Assignment Duration: Through July 2026

Contract: Locum Tenens Assignment

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) for a locum opportunity in Grand Forks, North Dakota . This role is available due to provider leave and offers the chance to work within a collaborative cardiothoracic surgery team supporting both clinic and inpatient services .

The provider will assist with rounding on hospitalized patients and managing clinic visits , ensuring continuity of care for cardiothoracic surgery patients.

Eligible Provider

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery required
Board Certification required
Ability to work in both clinic and inpatient settings

Key Responsibilities

Conduct daily inpatient rounds for cardiothoracic surgery patients
Evaluate and manage post-operative cardiac surgery patients
See and manage clinic patients for cardiothoracic follow-ups
Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons and clinical staff on patient care plans
Monitor patient recovery and adjust treatment plans as needed
Document patient care within the facility s EMR system

Practice Environment

Primary Worksite: Clinic and Hospital
Address: 1200 S Columbia Road, Grand Forks, ND

Team Structure:
2 Cardiothoracic Surgeons
2 Advanced Practice Providers (1 currently on leave)
RN and LPN clinic support staff

Patient Volume:

clinic patients per day
Inpatient rounding responsibilities included

Schedule

Monday Friday

7:00 AM 4:30 PM

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $240

Premium Rate: $315

Night Call: $410

24-Hour Rate: $1,920

No gratis shifts included. Any callback during call hours is paid at the premium rate.

Patient Population

Adult patients requiring cardiothoracic surgical care , including pre-operative evaluation, post-operative management, and surgical follow-up visits .

Important Requirements

Previous Cardiothoracic Surgery experience required

Board Certification required
Strong collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary surgical team

Additional Highlights

Work with a well-established cardiothoracic surgery program
Collaborative team of surgeons and experienced APPs
Long-term locum assignment through July 2026
Balanced mix of clinic visits and inpatient rounding

Interested in learning more or submitting a candidate?
Feel free to reach out for additional details!

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