Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant
Lancesoft INC, Grand Forks, ND, United States
Salary max: $315.00
Duration: Full Time
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
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