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: