St. Charles Health System is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider to join our Heart & Lung Specialists team in Bend, Oregon. This is an opportunity to work alongside cardiothoracic surgeons and a multidisciplinary cardiac care team in a comprehensive program serving patients throughout Central Oregon.
Join an established Heart & Lung program with expertise across cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, structural heart, and cardiothoracic surgery
Work closely with experienced, established cardiothoracic surgeons and a collaborative multidisciplinary team, 3 surgeons, 4 PAs
Practice across the hospital, operating room, and outpatient clinic
Care for a diverse range of cardiac and thoracic surgical patients
Strong focus on quality, patient-centered care, and professional development
Live and work in Bend, Oregon, one of the Pacific Northwest's most desirable communities
Minimum of 156 clinical shifts annually with 1 in 4 weekend call.
Blend of hospital rounding, surgical assisting, outpatient clinic, and urgent/emergent surgical care, 50% operating room and 50% clinica/post-operative care.
First-line overnight support for CT Surgery patients and outpatient after-hours calls
Urgent and emergent surgical assisting as needed
Primary location at St. Charles Bend Hospital and the Bend Heart & Lung Center
The CT Surgery APP will provide comprehensive preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care and assist with a broad range of cardiac and thoracic procedures (1/3 thoracic and 2/3 cardiac.), including:
Coronary artery bypass grafting
Aortic and valve surgery
Aortic aneurysm repair
Lobectomy and wedge resection
Decortication and other thoracic procedures
Inpatient consultations, rounding, discharge coordination, and follow-up care
Current Oregon Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
Current NCCPA, AANP, ANCC, NCC, or AMCB certification as applicable
Current ACLS certification
Unrestricted Oregon DEA registration
Experience in hospital and outpatient clinical settings
Demonstrated experience as a first assistant in the operating room
Strong communication, collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills
Live where others vacation. Bend offers more than 300 days of sunshine, exceptional access to skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and other outdoor recreation, along with a vibrant downtown, excellent restaurants, and a welcoming community.
At St. Charles, you'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying the lifestyle and natural beauty of Central
Schedule Weekly Hours:
40
Caregiver Type:
Regular
Shift:
Variable (United States of America)
Is Exempt Position?
Yes
Job Family:
NURSE PRACTITIONER or PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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