CV Surgery Physician Assistant | Gorgeous Southeastern ID | Near Salt Lake City

Overview

Portneuf Medical Group is searching for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner skilled in cardiothoracic-cardiovascular surgery care to join our Heart & Vascular Institute in beautiful Pocatello, Idaho. Our prestigious, growing cardiovascular program consisting of Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Vascular Surgeons, Interventional and Non-Invasive Cardiologists, and Electrophysiologists. Our program boasts a depth of specialties and an excellent relationship with hospitals in the surrounding area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced advanced practice practitioner who is committed to making a difference in the lives of those around them and who wishes to be a part of a dynamic and growth-oriented organization.

Responsibilities

About this CV Surgery PA Job Opening:

• Portneuf Heart and Lung Surgeons is an employed, established practice.
• Join a team of 2.5 Cardiothoracic Surgeons, 1 Physician Assistant and tenured support staff including a Structural Heart Coordinator
• Enjoy working in the inpatient/outpatient settings
• The outpatient clinic is conveniently connected to 205-bed, Level II Trauma Center Portneuf Medical Center
• 1:3 Call Rotation
• EMR: Epic

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular Surgery Experience
• Vein Harvesting certification and/or experience

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base Salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME/CEU Allowance
• Sign-on bonus
• Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

About Us: 

Based in Pocatello, Idaho, Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare leader. With 205 beds, PMC serves as the region’s Level II Trauma and tertiary care center and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group and Portneuf Air Rescue. PMC has a level 3 neonatal intensive care unit, an adult Intensive Care Unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, center of excellence recognized surgeons, imaging, primary and specialty care. We pursue excellence every day in our hospital and clinics as well as educate the next generation of physicians and health professionals. For more information, please visit our website at Portneuf.org.

The governance of Portneuf Medical Center is split 50/50 between Portneuf Health Trust and the parent company Ardent Health Services As a major employer in Pocatello, we have 1,600 well-qualified employees and we continue to grow.

• Portneuf Medical Center received an "A" Hospital Safety Grade (Fall 2023) from The LeapFrog Group.

About Our Community:

• Ranked by Fortune Magazine (2023) among the “Top 50 Places For Families to Live” in the U.S.
• Home to Idaho State University
• Diversity of choice between public, private and charter school education
• Within 3 hours of Sun Valley; Yellowstone National Park; Jackson Hole; The Grand Tetons; Boise; and Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Outdoor adventures including: premier fly fishing, skiing, hiking, biking (more than 1,000 mi of recreational maintained trails in the region) 
• Family-friendly arts and entertainment such as The Idaho Museum of Natural History, Museum of Clean Pocatello, Pocatello Arts Center, Palace Playhouse, and the L.E. and the Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.