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Description:

Location: Boise, ID; Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

Status:  Full Time, Employed

Schedule: Surgical Orientation may include Five 8- hour shifts for approx. three months, then moves into Four 10-hour shifts per week (generally 6am-4pm)

Call:  Shared equitably among group APP’s (7 nights per month)

Salary and Benefits:

• PTO & CME Allocation

• Relocation

• Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail)

• Health/Dental/Vision

• Retirement (403b)

Practice Highlights:  Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center - Boise, and Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) seek a cardiac Advanced Practice Provider genuinely interested in cardiothoracic surgery services with desire for a patient centered approach to inpatient care.   The Advanced Practice Provider in this role would have a commitment to a multi-disciplinary team approach to inpatient care in partnership with our Cardiothoracic Surgeons.  The surgical APP’s first assist in all cardiac and thoracic operations and manage the CVICU as well as the step-down unit.

The Cardiothoracic Surgery program is a 3 Surgeon practice, 8 APP's, 4 CVOR specialized anesthesiologists, and 4 perfusionists who work together with an experienced staff on a dedicated floor that houses both the 10-bed dedicated CVICU, 3 dedicated CVORs, and a 6 bed step down unit.  Our team of providers is projected to perform over 350 open heart surgeries and over 175 thoracic surgeries (including 80 robotic lobectomies), as well as over 160 TAVRs and 75 MitraClips.  Our practice specializes in adult cardiac surgery, Aortic surgery, Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery, Robotic Thoracic surgery, and Hybrid Maze procedure for the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. Our practice also implants and manages ECMO and the Impella 5.5.   

The program participates in the STS Registry and aggressively benchmarks performance as part of an ever-vigilant quality and outcomes improvement program.  Included among our accomplishments are a high early extubation rate, a low transfusion and other complication rates, and many regional and national cardiac surgery awards.  The program strives to improve the cardiothoracic profession and is participating in the cutting-edge clinical research, development of new programs, and educational opportunities.

Requirements:

• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner medical license in Idaho; valid controlled substance registration with Idaho; Board of Pharmacy and DEA.

• Vein harvest experience required

• Strong medical background and a desire to develop alongside a growing multi-specialty medical group.  In providing this support, you will obtain Oregon medical licensure to maintain and strengthen the Health System's general internal program across all communities we serve. 

• Previous advance practice provider experience in cardiac disease management

Community: Boise, Idaho's Capital City anchors a vibrant and growing mid-sized metropolitan area of 690,000 people.  An outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with a flourishing arts and entertainment scene, the region offers a reasonable cost of living, low crime rate, excellent cultural programs, neighborhood parks and nearby forests and rivers. The Boise Metro Area is consistently listed as one of the best places in the country to live, work and play! For more information on Boise, ID please visit www.cityofboise.org.

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a growing four-hospital, 714-bed, 74 clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit health systems in the nation. The ideal candidate will commit to patient care while demonstrating and modeling our organization’s Mission, Vision and Values. To learn more about Saint Alphonsus, please visit www.saintalphonsus.org. 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.