Altru Health System
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
1200 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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Location:
Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia Road
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Summary:
Position: Cardiothoracic Surgery at Altru HospitalAltru Health System is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our growing heart and vascular program. This is an exciting opportunity to practice the full breadth of CT surgery with strong APP support and the ability to operate every day.
Position Highlights
Robust APP Model: Dedicated APP support for inpatient rounding and surgical assist, including an APP specifically trained to be in the OR with you.
Diverse Case Mix: See the full spectrum of cardiothoracic care—heart, lung, and general CT cases.
High-Volume OR Experience: Ability to operate daily with a case variety that keeps your full CT skill set sharp.
TAVR Opportunities: Participate in TAVR procedures as part of our expanding structural heart program.
Flexible Integration of Skills: If you have vascular experience, there is flexibility to incorporate vascular procedures into your practice.
Collaborative Team Culture: Work alongside experienced cardiac and vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and a large advanced practice provider team.
Requirements:
Board Eligible/Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Licensed MD/DO in ND and MN
Essential Job Functions:
Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients of Altru Health System who present with injuries or illnesses. Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare measures.
Exercises Doctor's own judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients consistent with Altru’s policies and standards.
Achieves the Altru Health System Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals established on an annual basis. Participates in activities and support department goals as defined by department on an annual basis.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation ensuring quality patient care and assurance of appropriate reimbursements to Altru Health System.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Doctorate within specified field of medical practice from respective accredited school.
Must be admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board or be certified by the Canadian Board and are members of either the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Surgeons, American board certification or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification. Board certification in area of specialty must be obtained within five years of employment
Be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which they are assigned
Language Requirements:
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship and candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply.
Physical Demands :
• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Not Applicable• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Sedentary (<10 pounds)Working Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:
- Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
- Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
- Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
- Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent DriverReference ID: R8Making a real difference. For one another.
To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)