Vascular Surgeon

Location:

Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Vascular Surgeon – Altru Health System Grand Forks, North Dakota Altru Health System is seeking a BC/BE Vascular Surgeon to join our expanding cardiovascular team in Grand Forks, ND. With our new Hospital and Heart & Vascular Center opened in 2025, this is an exceptional opportunity to step into a growing, fully integrated program supported by advanced technology and a highly collaborative care team.

• New, modern Heart & Vascular Center designed for program growth
• Dedicated Hybrid OR with state‑of‑the‑art equipment specifically for vascular procedures
• Strong referral base with high demand for vascular services
• A collegial environment where your expertise shapes program development

• Extensive APP support
• General, Interventional, and EP Cardiologists
• Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

• Designated OR time in our brand‑new Hybrid OR
• Telephone call, with minimal on‑site requirements
• Call responsibilities: 5 weekday calls per month + 2 weekend days, with additional compensation if exceeded

• EVAR
• Angiography with endovascular intervention
• TCAR
• Open aortic surgery
• Peripheral procedures

• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Vascular Surgery
• Licensed MD/DO in ND and MN

Michelle Chavez, Provider Recruiter, michelle.chavez

• 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.

• 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.

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

• Sit:
  Occasionally (5‑33%)
• Stand:
  Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walk:
  Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stoop/Bend:
  Occasionally (5‑33%)
• Reach:
  Frequently (34‑66%)
• Twist:
  Occasionally (5‑33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel:
  Continuously (67‑100%)
• See:
  Continuously (67‑100%)
• Hear:
  Continuously (67‑100%)

Lift
-Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary ( Carry:
Sedentary ( Push/Pull:
Sedentary ( Slide/Transfer:
Sedentary

• Indoor:
  Continuously (67‑100%)
• Outdoor:
  Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature:
  Not Applicable

• 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.

Infrequent Driver

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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).