Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Grand Forks, North DakotaPosted 1mo agoattending physician
~$1,150,000SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage

Reported by 22 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Cardiothoracic SurgeryFull-time

Overview

Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota
SalaryDr Signal range
$837k – $1,250k

22 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Hospital-based practice · Hospital

Role summary

This Cardiothoracic Surgeon position at Altru Hospital offers the opportunity to operate daily on a diverse case mix with dedicated APP support including an OR-trained APP. The role supports full-spectrum CT surgery with options for vascular procedure integration and visa sponsorship available.

What the posting highlights

  • Care setting: Inpatient and surgical cases with full breadth of cardiothoracic care including heart, lung, and general CT cases
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$837k–$1250k · $1150k median
$787kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$1300k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$837k – $1,250k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
22 recent physician reports · national cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$837k–$1250k · $1150k median
$787kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$1300k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 22 recent, approved physician reports (national cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Altru Health System

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital-based practice
Facility type
Hospital
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
North Dakota
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Hospital-based practice

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Questions to ask the employer

  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
yes

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
80%

Full description

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.

Location:

Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Summary:

Position: Cardiothoracic Surgery at Altru Hospital

Altru 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 Applicable

Driving 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 Driver

Reference ID: R8

Making 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)