Aortic Center Director & Vascular Surgeon Leader

International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 395,000 - 514,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) seeks an Aortic Center Director to provide strategic, clinical, and academic leadership for a comprehensive multidisciplinary center focused on aortic disease.

The role combines high-volume open/endovascular surgery practice with education, research, and collaboration across divisions to advance patient care, outcomes, and resident training. Leadership ensures seven-days-a-week service and ongoing program development.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with Board Certification in Vascular Surgery.
• Advanced fellowship training in aortic surgery (open and/or endovascular) or equivalent high-volume experience.
• Eligibility for state medical licensure and hospital privileges.
• Documented proficiency with complex aortic surgery and perioperative management.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary programs or teams and experience with quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, change management, and team-building skills.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring; academic track record appropriate to rank.
• Ensure vascular surgery services available seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day by participating in group scheduling and call responsibilities.
• Participates in daily multi-disciplinary rounds on nursing units.
• Performs broad vascular procedures with open and endovascular emphasis.
• Documents care including H&Ps and operation notes.
• Develops referral base for vascular patients.
• Opportunity for research, resident education, and participation in conferences.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, clinical, operational, and academic leadership for the Aortic Center.
• Drive program growth, quality, safety, and care pathway standardization.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and referral development across services.
• Engage in complex open and endovascular aortic care, imaging, and planning.
• Maintain high-volume ambulatory and surgical practice within Vascular Surgery.
• Mentor junior faculty and Advanced Practice Providers; partner to optimize workflows.
• Support Residency and Fellowship education with a structured aortic curriculum.
• Collaborate with division leadership and Knight Cardiovascular Institute to expand research and trials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Change management

Team-building

Education

MD/DO with Board Certification in Vascular Surgery

Advanced fellowship training in aortic surgery

Eligibility for state medical licensure

Academic track record appropriate to rank

Job description

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) seeks an Aortic Center Director to provide strategic, clinical, and academic leadership for a comprehensive multidisciplinary center focused on aortic disease.

The role combines high-volume open/endovascular surgery practice with education, research, and collaboration across divisions to advance patient care, outcomes, and resident training. Leadership ensures seven-days-a-week service and ongoing program development.