Cardiovascular Surgeon

Park Nicollet is searching for an experienced, dynamic, innovative Cardiovascular Surgeon to join our team at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN.

This opportunity would be part of a three-surgeon group and highly skilled team of advanced practice clinicians. This position would be based at Regions Hospital, a Level 1 trauma center with a practice that encompasses all adult cardiothoracic surgeries. This is a high-volume practice with complex coronary, valve, dissections, and aneurysms.

Candidates must be BC/BE in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Experience outside of fellowship preferred. New grads will be considered.

We work closely with our Cardiology colleagues and care for our patients with a Heart Team approach. The group offers stability, competitive compensation, and a collegial atmosphere.

You will be joining a team that is supportive and respectful of one another and deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners. Here, you’ll become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and community. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, partnership and integrity is behind everything we do. It’s the type of work that makes a difference, the kind of work you can be proud of. We hope you’ll joinus.

BENEFITS:

HealthPartners benefit offerings (for 0.5 FTE or greater) include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with company contribution and match, 457(b) with company contribution, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, malpractice insurance for work done on behalf of HealthPartners as well as a CME reimbursement account. Our clinician well-being program provides a wealth of information, tools, and resources tailored to meet the unique needs of our health care professionals, including physicians, advanced practice clinicians (APCs) and dentists. HealthPartners is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Job Description

• Park Nicollet Health Services
• Job Title: Physician, Ct Surg Surgeon
• Job Code:
• Leader Title Level: Supervisor
• Location: Various
• Department: Various
• Final Approval (Dir. or VP Level): Manager
• Date Approved: 01/01/2016
• Date Revised: 11/28/2023

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Provides health care and treatment of patients within the scope of practice as defined by one’s training and/or Board Certification. Administers high quality care and service in accordance with Park Nicollet Health Services standards. Models behaviors consistent with group practice and Park Nicollet Health Services values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Medicine or Osteopathy
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Board Certification or eligibility in respective specialty is required of all new hires.
  • Must maintain current state licensure and DEA certificate.
  • This position requires credentialing, following the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: Telephone, Dictation Devices, CRT, Personal Computer, Printer and Photocopier.
  • Proven proficiency in operation of all equipment used in the direct care and treatment of patients in the related specialty.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • NA
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • NA
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong technical competence, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. (40-80%) – Provides general patient care involving subjective and objective evaluation, assessment, and formulation of a plan of care.
2. (10-30%) – Prescribes or administers treatment as determined by the plan of care.
3. (5-15%) – Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.
4. (5-15%) – Consults with and makes appropriate referral to other health care providers in abnormal or unusual cases.
5. (100%) – Maintains the medical record in accordance with PNHS standards.
6. (100%) – Recognizes and appropriately responds to medical emergencies.
7. (100%) – Serves as patient advocate by maintaining patient confidentiality, protecting patient rights, communicating in a timely manner, and resolving concerns or complaints regarding care and service.
8. (1-10%) – Assists in development of new policies, programs, procedures, or techniques in designated department.
9. (1-10%) – Participates in research, educational or other special projects as needed.
10. Perform other tasks as assigned.