Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Robust Support Staff, 8 Weeks Off

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Benefis Health System, one of Montana's largest tertiary care centers and an independent, financially stable health system, is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our established Heart & Vascular Institute in Great Falls, Montana. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a collaborative, physician‑led program committed to providing advanced cardiothoracic care to a large regional referral area. Benefis serves more than one‑quarter of Montana's land mass and offers comprehensive specialty support, advanced technology, and a strong commitment to quality outcomes.

Position Highlights

• Join a collaborative heart and vascular team with experienced cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, and advanced practice providers.
• Full spectrum of adult cardiothoracic surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, and thoracic procedures.
• Access to advanced imaging, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and vascular programs.
• Dedicated cardiac operating rooms and hybrid procedural capabilities with support team of 2-3 surgical PAs and 1 non‑surgical PA who take 1st call.
• Brand new heart and vascular clinic space with 20+ exam rooms in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment with dedicated leadership, nursing and support staff.
• State‑of‑the‑art emergency trauma department with a dedicated air ambulance program, including fixed and rotor wing.
• Opportunity to participate in program development, quality initiatives, and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Commitment to high‑quality, patient‑centered care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

How we support you

• Competitive guaranteed salary with quality incentives.
• Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance.
• 8 weeks paid time off.
• Annual $6,000 CME allowance and paid licensure expenses.
• Retirement plans with employer contribution of 5%.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Physician wellness and professional development resources.

Why we stand out

• Epic electronic medical record and good clinical support staffing structures.
• Stand‑alone, financially stable, not‑for‑profit health system led by a CEO with a 20+ year tenure.
• Over 460 employed physicians and advanced practice providers on medical staff.
• Regional tertiary center with robust specialty support including neurosurgery, pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, rheumatology, advanced gastroenterology, cardiothoracic, and more.
• Patient focused, quality community and regional medical care.
• Native American programs designed to ensure patients and their families receive culturally sensitive, respectful, and supportive care.
• International airport with direct flights to DEN, SLC, SEA, ORD, LAS and PHX.

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