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Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Employer
Essentia Health
Location
Fargo, North Dakota
Closing date
Dec 6, 2025
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Specialty
Surgery, Surgery, Thoracic
Hours
Full Time
Position Type
Permanent
PRACTICE SPECIFICS
  • Join a Heart & Vascular team comprised of 14 physicians and 10 APPs in a vibrant and growing practice support by an Integrated Heart and Vascular System Service Line
  • Ideal candidate is trained in the core areas of adult cardiac and general thoracic surgery
  • Work with experienced CT surgeons and PA support in hospital, clinic, and OR.
  • Enjoy convenient access between the clinic and hospital for inpatient and outpatient activities (hospital and clinic located in the same building).
  • Excellent technical, nursing and support personnel in all aspects of the practice.
  • 1:3 call rotation.
  • Competitive salary and generous benefit package.
  • The full spectrum of surgical approaches including both open and minimally invasive/robotic surgery
  • Complex esophageal procedures including the use of alternative conduits and multiple revision surgery for benign and malignant disease.
  • Mediastinal surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques
  • Complicated pulmonary surgery with a focus on parenchymal preserving procedures and bronchoplastic techniques; endoscopic and open airway interventions.
  • Chest wall reconstruction and or resection for tumors, infection, radiation necrosis, and trauma.
  • Advanced robotic surgery as applied to all facets of thoracic surgery
  • Work with an experienced pulmonary team that treats patients for all pulmonary conditions. We offer a lung cancer screening program, PFT Lab, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, as well as full diagnostic testing and minimally invasive procedures including robotic interventions.
  • Our oncology services include Medical and Radiation Oncology, Infusion Services, Genetic Counseling, Survivorship program, and support groups.
ABOUT ESSENTIA FARGO
  • 135 certified beds
  • ICU with 24/7 intensivist coverage and APC support
  • Hospitalist team on site 24/7
  • Full complement of support services
  • Level II trauma center
  • Friendly, positive culture
REQUIREMENTS
  • BC/BE in CV/CT Surgery
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong team orientation, leadership skills a plus
LOCATION
  • Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota
  • 3.5 hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul
  • Fargo-Moorhead population: 225,000; Regional Population: 478,000

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.

Search or Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers or contact:

Liz Huesman, Physician Recruiter

701-364-8070 (fax) 218-722-9952

Email: Liz.Huesman@essentiahealth.org

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