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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