Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

Job Description:

It's not all about the WORK! It's also about the PLAY! Live, work, play in Montana! Montana is one of the Top 5 Best States for Doctors to Work and Play! So, with that being said…

Are you ready to practice big-city medicine and have a small-town feel? Are you ready to practice at the top of your game, to provide access to the best treatments for all of your patients? Are you ready to experience a better quality of life? If we have your attention, click here -> Meet the TEAM! and then read on to learn more.  

About this role. 

As a Cardiothoracic Surgeon, you'll work with a team of 2 board-certified CT surgeons, that puts patients first! You'll have the opportunity to collaborate and work alongside 11 cardiologists with 4 interventional cardiologists and 1 EP specialist (with a second EP coming), and 3 vascular surgeons. The practice provides full spectrum care that prides itself on high-quality patient experiences.

• Competitive Compensation: $957,000 plus the potential to earn more with a production incentive.
• Quality Bonus: $75,000 (based on your score of 4 quality metrics).
• Incentives: $25,000 starting bonus, up to $20,000 relocation bonus (if applicable), and up to $100,000 student loan repayment bonus (if applicable). We’re also PSLF eligible!
• You would practice at Intermountain Health: St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, Montana. 
• You would be joining a well-respected, established group of Heart & Vascular providers.
• Extended program includes 4 experienced surgical PA's who provide support in the OR, hospital, and ambulatory clinic.
• The clinic is conveniently located adjacent to the hospital providing easy access.
• EPIC EMR utilization (system-wide).
• Excellent opportunity for mentorship, leadership roles, program expansion, professional growth, and plenty of program support. Great team dynamic!
• The hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a Certified Stroke Center, and an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. The OR includes one hybrid and one biplane operating suite.

How we'll support you. 

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers with a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development.  Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package . 

As mentioned above, benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to retirement savings plans and coverage for your furry loved one! To learn more about our MT offerings please click the link:  Benefits MT!  (PRN providers are not eligible for benefits)

What you’ll bring. 

• MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine. 
• Residency or Fellowship trained in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery.
• Board certification or eligibility in the designated discipline.
• Active, unobstructed Montana medical license, or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process. 
• Passion for CT surgery.

About Us.

Intermountain Health is an integrated, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven-states in the mountain west.  We are united in our shared mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible. 

Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us.  Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at: About Intermountain!

Intermountain Health: St. Vincent Regional Hospital is a 286-bed level I trauma center that has provided care in Montana and the surrounding area since 1898, and our 30+ clinic network ensures community needs are met. We offer comprehensive, specialty care, including a “hospital within a hospital” specifically for children, and are proud to extend Intermountain’s mission of treating the poor, the vulnerable, our community, and each other. St. Vincent is a faith-based, nonprofit provider and part of Intermountain Health, a nonprofit health system with hospitals in Colorado, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, and Kansas.

Life in Billings, MT 

Billings, MT is the largest city in Montana. With roughly over 120,000 residents, Billings provides an environment where you can practice “big city” medicine while having a “small town” feel. When people come to Montana they fall in love with the beauty and are surprised by all that Montana has to offer! With 300 plus days of sunshine and 12 different ski hills, it's a wonderful place to be! Also, Billings, Montana is in a centralized location with easy access to anything from fabulous restaurants to quintessential mountain hiking. We have a variety of school options including a school founded on t…