Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgeon *2026 Start*

Altru Health System | Grand Forks, ND

Posted Date 1/23/2026
Description

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtySurgery : Cardiothoracic

Candidate TypeMD, DO

Visa AcceptedH-1B

Salary RangeNot Specified

Loan RepaymentNo

Employment TypeFull Time

Bonuses OfferedRelocation

Not-for-profit501(c)(3)

Practice Opportunity

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

Altru is seeking a BC/BE Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join its team in Grand Forks, ND. For more information, please contact Michelle Chavez.

Team at Altru includes:

* 350+ Altru physicians and advanced practice providers

* Comprehensive team of cardiology physician and advanced practice providers (Providers | Altru Health System)

* Surgical First Assist APP for all surgical cases

* Equipment available: CTA, CTA-FFR, Cardiac MRI, TAVR, Cardiomems, PYP scan

* Voice dictation available: Yes, Dragon dictation.

* EMR: Epic

* Call: Yes

* Most is telephone, rare on site

Requirements:

* Board Certified/Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery

* Licensed MD/DO in ND and MN

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.

Benefits

Altru offers:

* A competitive compensation package with full benefits, relocation and immigration assistance, and generous vacation and CME time.

* New hospital opened in January 2025

* Paid malpractice insurance including tail coverage

* Opportunity to teach University of North Dakota Medical School Students

* Flexible scheduling allowing for improved work-life balance

* Excellent referral base from Altru primary care clinics

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.

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About Altru Health System

Based in Grand Forks, N.D., Altru is an independent, non-profit healthcare organization. We are physician-led, with over 300 providers and 65 specialties of care. Altru boasts an acute care hospital, specialty hospital, level II trauma center and more than two dozen practice locations throughout northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. Altru was the first member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, extending Mayo Clinic expertise to the patients we serve. Altru employs over 3,400 staff and providers who are empowered to fulfill Altru’s mission – making a difference for those we care for.

Altru Family Medicine Residency offers teaching opportunities for residents and fellows in family practice and obstetrics. Also located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences offers research and teaching opportunities for medical students and general surgery residents.

Accreditation, Awards and, Recognition:

* Altru is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

* Altru Health System Altru Awarded on Newsweek’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2024 List

* Altru Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients

* Altru Health System Mayo Clinic Care Network | Altru Health System

* Altru Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care

* Altru Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients

* Altru Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Improve Cardiovascular Health

* Prairie Business Top 50 Best Place to Work

* Military Friendly Employer - Silver Status

Making a real difference. For one another.

The Future of Local Healthcare

As a regional-owned health system, Altru has provided outstanding healthcare for over 130 years. Altru’s new hospital, opened for patients in January 2025, has been thoughtfully designed for our patients, visitors and team members. The new hospital, as part of the “hospital in a park”, is surrounded by beautiful green space with walking paths and ponds.

* Our new hospital, spread over 552,000 sq. ft., includes:

* Seven above ground floors

* Space for 226 licensed patient beds

* Brand New Cardiology Clinic

* A 16-bed observation unit

* An entire unit capable of being operated at negative pressure

* 14 ORs (5 general, 1 trauma, 2 heart, 2 c-section, neuro, ortho, hybrid & robotic)

* ER in the New Hospital | Altru

* NICU in the New Hospital | Altru

* Heart & Vascular Care | Altru Health System

* ?Learn more about all the patient benefits of the new hospital here

By combining world-class facilities, technology and a new approach to patient care, we are meeting our patients’ changing needs and expectations and securing our region’s healthcare future for generations to come.

Community Information

The tree-lined sidewalk streets of Grand Forks, North Dakota boast lush greenery and flowers along the Red River of the North. Grand Forks is home to about 60,000 people, making it one of the most comfortable and family-friendly locations in the U.S. Here are the top 5 reasons Grand Forks is a cooler place to call home:

* Community: Our tight-knit community is the #1 reason U.S. News ranks North Dakota as the state offering the best quality of life.

* Light traffic: With one of the best commute times in the U.S., our rush hour is measured in minutes not hours.

* Good Schools: Our public and private educational systems are some of the best in the country. Whether you re 5 or 55, we provide outstanding educational opportunities for students of all ages and needs.

* Economy: With a consistently low unemployment rate (
* Weather: Whether you call it a big, small town or small, big town, Grand Forks has at least one of everything including all four seasons.

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Helpful links:

* Grand Forks is Cooler

* About North Dakota

* Grand Forks Region Economic Development

* Grand Forks Public Schools

* East Grand Forks Public Schools

* Grand Forks International Airport

* Chamber of Commerce

* Grand Forks Parks District

* University of North Dakota

* Northland Community & Technical College (NCTC)

Facility & Address

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Altru Health System

* 1200 South Columbia Road

Grand Forks
ND 58201

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