Chair Vascular Surgery

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 650,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Comprehensive compensation & benefits

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Division Chair of Vascular Surgery to lead strategic planning, clinical excellence, and growth across Massachusetts and the region. The role emphasizes mentorship, education, operational leadership, and collaboration with LHMC and BILH partners to advance patient care and academic mission. The compensation reflects leadership level with incentives and comprehensive benefits and requires MD/DO and MA licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree; board certified or board eligible in vascular surgery; eligible for Massachusetts medical licensure.
• Minimum of 5 years of medical practice with demonstrated leadership and impact.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; strong analytical and strategic thinking; knowledge of quality and safety standards.
• Credentialing, performance evaluations, development plans, and compensation processes per institutional standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction, clinical excellence, and growth of the vascular program.
• Mentor faculty and oversee residency/fellowship training in vascular and endovascular surgery.
• Oversee operational and capital planning; track patient access, outcomes, and financial performance.
• Foster a data-driven culture, collaboration with LHMC, BILH, and clinical partners.
• Build and retain top vascular surgeons and APPs; promote equity and psychological safety.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Healthcare quality

Team building

Education

MD/DO

Vascular board certification/eligibility

Massachusetts license eligibility

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Position Summary

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC), a nationally recognized tertiary academic medical center and home of the UMass Chan-Lahey Regional Medical School Campus, is seeking an accomplished physician leader to serve as Division Chair of Vascular Surgery. This is a highly visible, transformational leadership opportunity to define the strategic direction, clinical excellence, and continued growth of a premier vascular program serving Massachusetts and the broader region. The Division Chair of Vascular Surgery will lead the next era of clinical innovation, market expansion, and operational advancement. In close partnership with clinical and administrative leaders, this individual will guide strategic planning, operational performance, and day‑to‑day management, ensuring the delivery of exceptional, patient‑centered vascular care aligned with LHMC’s academic and regional mission.

Key Areas of Focus

Patient Focus

Champion a culture of uncompromising quality, safety, innovation, and evidence‑based care. Drive superior clinical outcomes by integrating cutting‑edge vascular surgical care, multidisciplinary collaboration, national guidelines, outcomes benchmarks, and continuous improvement initiatives. Enhance patient access and experience through operational efficiency, streamlined processes, and consistently high service standards. Collaborate closely with Quality and Safety to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen the patient and family experience.

Education Focus

Track record of mentorship of faculty that are interested in training residents and medical students. Commitment to develop residency and fellowship training programs in vascular and endovascular surgery. Actively oversee the Clerkship development and deployment for third and fourth year medical students. Foster an environment of academic enrichment for all residents and students.

Operational Focus

Lead the development and execution of operational and capital plans that support both current needs and future program expansion. Evaluate and elevate key performance metrics including patient access, satisfaction, outcomes, staff engagement, and financial performance. Articulate and advance a compelling vision for the Division of Vascular Surgery aligned with LHMC and BILH strategic priorities. Foster a data‑driven culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous progress.

Leadership Focus

Building an academic program with commitment to research and surgical education. Encourage innovation and support initiatives that strengthen the division’s clinical capabilities and service delivery. Serve as a trusted clinical resource to colleagues, trainees, and multidisciplinary partners. Strengthen communication and integration across departments, clinical services, and community partners. Maintain active engagement in clinical and scientific developments to ensure the division remains at the forefront of innovation. Build strong partnerships across LHMC and BILH to support system‑wide goals and integrated care models. Model LHMC’s purpose statement and values, creating healthier communities, one person at a time, through seamless care and groundbreaking science, driven by excellence, innovation and equity.

Staffing & Talent Development

Build an environment where physicians, providers, leadership, and staff thrive both professionally and personally. Recruit, retain, and develop outstanding vascular surgeons and advanced practice providers, ensuring the division attracts and sustains top‑tier talent. Cultivate robust mentorship, supporting leadership development and lifelong learning. Oversee credentialing, performance evaluations, development plans, and compensation processes in alignment with institutional standards. Promote a respectful, inclusive work environment grounded in equity, professionalism, and psychological safety. Oversee performance evaluations, development plans, and compensation processes in alignment with institutional standards.

Required Qualifications

Education Requirements: M.D. or D.O. (or international equivalent), board certified/ board eligible Vascular Surgeon, and eligibility for a Massachusetts license.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of medical practice with demonstrated leadership qualities and evidence of leading initiatives with significant impact.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities. Deep understanding of healthcare delivery, quality, and safety standards. Ability to build consensus, lead teams, and drive organizational goals. Familiarity with quality and patient‑experience metrics used within LHMC.

Pay Range: $650,000.00 USD - $700,000.00 USD

• In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation, which may include productivity and quality bonuses.
• We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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