This job is closed and no longer accepting applications. Closed on October 13, 2026.
Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Bend St Charles, Oregon
Full time |
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.   WHY JOIN ST. CHARLES? * 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 POSITION HIGHLIGHTS * 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 CLINICAL SCOPE 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 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * 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 WHY BEND? 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: 40 Caregiver Type: Regular Shift: Variable (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? Yes Job Family: NURSE PRACTITIONER or PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Scheduled Days of the Week: Shift Start & End Time: