APP - CVT Surgery - OR 1st Assist, Shared Call

Benefis Hospitals • Great Falls, MT

14d

About The Position

Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you! APP - Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - Montana The Heart & Vascular Institute at Benefis Health System in Great Falls, Montana is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic and Vascular APP to join our hospital employed group. Position Description A typical week includes 3-4 operative days (OR and hybrid lab) and ½ to 1 full day of clinic weekly. Dedicated time in OR with our 2 CVT Surgeons First assist duties. Vessel harvesting - open/bridging and endoscopic as well as tissue handling for vascular structures and wire skills in addition to openings and closures. Removal of medical devices: chest tubes, Swan-Ganz catheters, pacemaker wires, drains, intra-aortic balloon pumps Some common vascular surgeries include EVAR, TVAR, peripheral artery endarterectomy-carotid, iliac, femoral, peripheral artery bypasses, and AV fistula creation. Currently, approx. 100 hearts annually with opportunity to grow. Hospital and emergency department consults and inpatient rounding including ICU and step down. Outpatient clinic as assigned – pre and post-op care Call goal is 1:4

Requirements

• Cardiovascular/thoracic surgical experience required
• Experience in open and endoscopic vein harvesting
• Ability to be autonomous in OR when required

Responsibilities

• Dedicated time in OR with our 2 CVT Surgeons
• First assist duties
• Vessel harvesting - open/bridging and endoscopic as well as tissue handling for vascular structures and wire skills in addition to openings and closures
• Removal of medical devices: chest tubes, Swan-Ganz catheters, pacemaker wires, drains, intra-aortic balloon pumps
• Hospital and emergency department consults and inpatient rounding including ICU and step down
• Outpatient clinic as assigned – pre and post-op care
• Call goal is 1:4

Benefits

• Nationally competitive compensation structures with guaranteed salaries + productivity and performance bonuses
• 33 days paid time off (28 days PTO, 5 days CME)
• Relocation assistance
• Annual $5,000 CME + $1,000 license/dues
• 5-7% retirement match
• Paid malpractice + tail
• Provider wellness programs focused on personal and professional development
• Monthly meetings with highest-level physician and administrative leadership to bring ideas forward and solve issues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees