We are hiring an experienced cardiothoracic physician assistant in Beautiful Great Falls, MT!
The physician assistant/ Nurse Practitioner would be practicing in a full continuum of care in Cardiothoracic Surgery! Smaller Heart Program with lots of potential for growth! Plenty of Dedicated time in OR with surgeon, First assist duties, Ability to be autonomous in OR when required, Vein harvesting traditional and endoscopic, Openings and closures, Removal of medical devices: chest tubes, Swan-Ganz catheters, pacemaker wires, drains, intra-aortic balloon pumps Hospital consults and inpatient rounding including CVICU, Orders and prescribes, Patient education, Discharge summaries Outpatient clinic as assigned pre and post-op care, Call is shared with surgeon and PA colleagues, 1:3
Minimum Qualifications
- Cardiovascular/thoracic surgical experience required
- Proficient in open and endoscopic vein harvesting
- Experience in critical care setting to include Pleur-evac and chest tube management
Why we stand out
- Stand alone, financially stable, not-for-profit health system
- 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
- International airport with direct flights to: DEN, MSP, SLC, SEA, ORD, LAS and PHX
- Competitive salaries with incentive bonus structures
- 28 days PTO, 5 days CME
- Annual $5,000 CME + $1,000 license/dues
- 5-7% retirement match + 457b program
- Provider wellness programs focused on personal and professional development
