Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery

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.

 

Why Join St. Charles?

• 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

Position Highlights

• 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

Clinical Scope

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

What We're Looking For

• 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

Why Bend?

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

Scheduled Days of the Week:

Shift Start & End Time: