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THORACIC SURGERY

Employer
Essentia Health
Location
Duluth, Minnesota
Closing date
Jan 22, 2026
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Specialty
Surgery, Surgery, Thoracic
Hours
Full Time
Position Type
Permanent

Join Our Esteemed Cardiothoracic Surgery Team in Duluth, MN

Essentia Health St. Mary s Heart & Vascular Center in Duluth, MN, is actively seeking a highly skilled and passionate Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our dynamic team. If you are dedicated to excellence in both cardiac and thoracic surgery, we want to hear from you!

Why Essentia Health St. Mary s Heart & Vascular Center?

As part of the integrated Essentia Health system, our Heart & Vascular Center offers tertiary care across a vast geographic region. Our team comprises 28 specialized physicians in various cardiovascular fields, including:

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Electrophysiology
  • Coronary and Peripheral Vascular Intervention
  • Structural Heart
  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • General Cardiology
  • Heart Failure
  • Vascular Medicine

Our program is expanding, emphasizing high-quality, team-based care. As a CT Surgeon here, you will collaborate with and be supported by an experienced and highly skilled multidisciplinary team, including surgical, cardiology, cardiac anesthesia, vascular surgical, advanced practice clinicians, perfusionists, medical critical care, hospitalists, and nursing staff.

Position Highlights

  • Full-Time, Employed Position: Enjoy the stability and benefits of a full-time role within our esteemed institution.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.
  • Professional Growth: Engage in continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Fellowship Training: Completion of a Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship.
  • Surgical Expertise: Proficiency in complex valve repair and replacement, aortic procedures (including complex aneurysms and dissections), coronary artery bypass grafting, and a variety of general thoracic procedures. Experience with minimally invasive cardiac, robotic thoracic operations, and transcatheter aortic valve repair is highly desired.
  • Board Certification: Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS).
  • Licensure: Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Minnesota.
  • Team Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary team and with referring physicians.
  • Patient-Centered Care: Commitment to providing evidence-based, patient-centered care.
  • Quality and Innovation: Passionate about quality, process improvement, programmatic development, and team building.
  • Communication Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to foster a positive and productive environment.
  • Mentorship: Willingness to teach and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Discover Duluth, MN

  • Scenic Beauty: Located at the westernmost tip of the stunning Lake Superior, Duluth offers breathtaking natural beauty.
  • Proximity to Major Cities: Just 150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
  • Vibrant Community: Duluth boasts a metro population of 125,000 and serves a regional area of 460,000.

Join us in Duluth, where you can enjoy a high quality of life, a supportive professional environment, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.

COMPENSATON

  • $871,459. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

Apply Today to become a part of our dedicated team at Essentia Health St. Mary s Heart & Vascular Center. Your expertise and passion can help us continue to provide exceptional care to our community.

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, Senior Physician Recruiter

701-261-6824 (fax) 218-722-9952

Elizabeth.Huesman@EssentiaHealth.org

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