Advanced Practice Provider
St. Charles Health System
Advanced Practice Provider
St. Charles Health System
Regional health system operating four hospitals
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.
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
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
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
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
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:
40Caregiver Type:
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Variable (United States of America)Is Exempt Position?
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Regional health system operating four hospitals
St. Charles Health System operates four hospitals and employs over 220 medical providers to deliver medical care in Central Oregon. It offers a full range of health services—from routine treatments to specialized care—through its hospitals and clinics. Patients receive care across inpatient stays, outpatient procedures, and community health programs managed by the system. Revenue comes from charging for patient care services, and the organization funds ongoing operations plus capital projects to expand and upgrade facilities. Its edge over competitors comes from being the largest regional health care system in Central Oregon with an integrated network of hospitals and clinicians, enabling coordinated care across multiple sites. The goal is to improve community health and work toward America’s healthiest community by expanding access to care and partnering with local organizations.
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