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Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery

PublishedPublished: 7/31/2026

St. Charles Health System is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider to join our Heart & Lung Specialists team in Bend, Oregon. This is an opportunity to work alongside cardiothoracic surgeons and a multidisciplinary cardiac care team in a comprehensive program serving patients throughout Central Oregon.

Why Join St. Charles?

  • Join an established Heart & Lung program with expertise across cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, structural heart, and cardiothoracic surgery
  • Work closely with experienced, established cardiothoracic surgeons and a collaborative multidisciplinary team, 3 surgeons, 4 PAs
  • Practice across the hospital, operating room, and outpatient clinic
  • Care for a diverse range of cardiac and thoracic surgical patients
  • Strong focus on quality, patient-centered care, and professional development
  • Live and work in Bend, Oregon, one of the Pacific Northwest's most desirable communities

Position Highlights

  • Minimum of 156 clinical shifts annually with 1 in 4 weekend call.
  • Blend of hospital rounding, surgical assisting, outpatient clinic, and urgent/emergent surgical care, 50% operating room and 50% clinica/post-operative care.
  • First-line overnight support for CT Surgery patients and outpatient after-hours calls
  • Urgent and emergent surgical assisting as needed
  • Primary location at St. Charles Bend Hospital and the Bend Heart & Lung Center

Clinical Scope

The CT Surgery APP will provide comprehensive preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care and assist with a broad range of cardiac and thoracic procedures (1/3 thoracic and 2/3 cardiac.), including:

  • Coronary artery bypass grafting
  • Aortic and valve surgery
  • Aortic aneurysm repair
  • Lobectomy and wedge resection
  • Decortication and other thoracic procedures
  • Inpatient consultations, rounding, discharge coordination, and follow-up care

What We're Looking For

  • Current Oregon Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
  • Current NCCPA, AANP, ANCC, NCC, or AMCB certification as applicable
  • Current ACLS certification
  • Unrestricted Oregon DEA registration
  • Experience in hospital and outpatient clinical settings
  • Demonstrated experience as a first assistant in the operating room
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills

Why Bend?

Live where others vacation. Bend offers more than 300 days of sunshine, exceptional access to skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and other outdoor recreation, along with a vibrant downtown, excellent restaurants, and a welcoming community.

At St. Charles, you'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying the lifestyle and natural beauty of Central

Schedule Weekly Hours:
40

Caregiver Type:
Regular

Shift:
Variable (United States of America)

Is Exempt Position?
Yes

Job Family:
NURSE PRACTITIONER or PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Scheduled Days of the Week:

Shift Start & End Time:

Fields of study

  • Surgery