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Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

Cardiovascular Surgeon

SurgeryIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$760K - $1.1M

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Park Nicollet is searching for an experienced, dynamic, innovative Cardiovascular Surgeon to join our team at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN.

This opportunity would be part of a three-surgeon group and highly skilled team of advanced practice clinicians. This position would be based at Regions Hospital, a Level 1 trauma center with a practice that encompasses all adult cardiothoracic surgeries. This is a high-volume practice with complex coronary, valve, dissections, and aneurysms.

Candidates must be BC/BE in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Experience outside of fellowship preferred. New grads will be considered.

We work closely with our Cardiology colleagues and care for our patients with a Heart Team approach. The group offers stability, competitive compensation, and a collegial atmosphere.

You will be joining a team that is supportive and respectful of one another and deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners. Here, you’ll become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and community. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, partnership and integrity is behind everything we do. It’s the type of work that makes a difference, the kind of work you can be proud of. We hope you’ll join us.

Benefits

HealthPartners benefit offerings (for 0.5 FTE or greater) include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with company contribution and match, 457(b) with company contribution, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, malpractice insurance for work done on behalf of HealthPartners as well as a CME reimbursement account.

Our clinician well-being program provides a wealth of information, tools, and resources tailored to meet the unique needs of our health care professionals, including physicians, advanced practice clinicians (APCs) and dentists.

HealthPartners is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

To Apply

For more information about the position or to apply, please contact Kevin Noth, Physician/APC Recruiter at Kevin.D.Noth@HealthPartners.com. For immediate consideration, please apply online.

Job Description

Park Nicollet Health Services

Job Title

Physician, Ct Surg Surgeon

Job Code: 202-0001

Leader Title Level

Supervisor

Location: Various

Department: Various

Final Approval (Dir. or VP Level)

Manager

Date Approved

01/01/2016

Date Revised

11/28/2023

Position Summary Statement

Provides health care and treatment of patients within the scope of practice as defined by one’s training and/or Board Certification. Administers high quality care and service in accordance with Park Nicollet Health Services standards.

Models behaviors consistent with group practice and Park Nicollet Health Services values.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Medicine or Osteopathy
  • Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Board Certification or eligibility in respective specialty is required of all new hires.
  • Must maintain current state licensure and DEA certificate.
  • This position requires credentialing, following the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: Telephone, Dictation Devices, CRT, Personal Computer, Printer and Photocopier.
  • Proven proficiency in operation of all equipment used in the direct care and treatment of patients in the related specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • NA
  • Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • NA
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong technical competence, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

Essential Duties

1. (40-80%) – Provides general patient care involving subjective and objective evaluation, assessment, and formulation of a plan of care.

2. (10-30%) – Prescribes or administers treatment as determined by the plan of care.

3. (5-15%) – Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.

4. (5-15%) – Consults with and makes appropriate referral to other health care providers in abnormal or unusual cases.

5. (100%) – Maintains the medical record in accordance with PNHS standards.

6. (100%) – Recognizes and appropriately responds to medical emergencies.

7. (100%) – Serves as patient advocate by maintaining patient confidentiality, protecting patient rights, communicating in a timely manner, and resolving concerns or complaints regarding care and service.

8. (1-10%) – Assists in development of new policies, programs, procedures, or techniques in designated department.

9. (1-10%) – Participates in research, educational or other special projects as needed.

10. Perform other tasks as assigned.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Key Responsibilities

The Cardiovascular Surgeon provides high-quality patient care, including evaluation, assessment, and the formulation of treatment plans for complex cardiothoracic conditions. They are responsible for performing surgeries, interpreting diagnostic tests, and maintaining accurate medical records while collaborating with the Heart Team.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of Medicine or Osteopathy and be Board Certified or eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Current state licensure and DEA certification are required to perform duties at the Level 1 trauma center.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Cardiovascular surgeryPatient evaluationSurgical proceduresDiagnostic test interpretationMedical record maintenanceEmergency responsePatient advocacyClinical assessmentTreatment planningCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiovascular Surgeon at Health Partners a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery — ranked against 988 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 92% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution40 jobs · 9 employers

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<$515k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
12% this job
Relocation assistance
9%
Sign-on bonus
6%
Loan repayment
3% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 988 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in St. Louis Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$399k≈ 0.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,854/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k with company contribution and match
457(b) with company contribution
Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Malpractice Insurance