Division Director, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia seeks a Division Director of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery to lead clinical activities and faculty development. This visionary leader will oversee a team of 5 vascular surgeons, ensuring excellence in clinical care and education while promoting research and driving strategic initiatives across Jefferson Hospitals.

The ideal candidate will possess an MD/DO, leadership experience, and a history of academic achievement within Vascular Surgery. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential for this transformative role.

Qualifications

• An MD/DO or equivalent degree, current board certification, and eligibility to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Recognized physician in Vascular Surgery.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in clinical operations.
• Track record of academic accomplishments.
• Experience in leading clinical research portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 5 vascular surgeons and clinical activities.
• Support faculty growth and enhance clinical education.
• Lead strategic decisions for vascular surgery services at Jefferson.
• Drive transformational change in the division.

Skills

Leadership

Vascular Surgery expertise

Clinical operations experience

Teaching and mentorship

Research facilitation

Diversity and inclusion

Education

MD/DO or equivalent degree

Board certification in Surgery

Full professor or associate professor rank

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a visionary and collaborative academic physician leader to serve as the next Division Director of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery within the Department of Surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Enterprise Physician Leader for Vascular Surgery to take a major role in developing and overseeing vascular surgery clinical activities in an integrated model for the Jefferson Health Enterprise.

As Division Director, the successful candidate will report to the Chair of the Department of Surgery and will provide direct oversight of the Division’s 5 full‑time vascular surgeons, Advanced Practice Clinicians, and Fellows along with its clinical portfolio, ensuring that state‑of‑the‑art clinical care is provided. The Division Director will also support the growth and development of the Division’s faculty, and the continued development of the department’s clinical research portfolio. They will ensure an outstanding clinical educational experience for the department’s medical students, residents and fellows, assuring that the department is able to attract top talent in recruitment of faculty and trainees.

The Division Director will also serve on the Executive Committee of the Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute working closely with the Institute Director, Dr. Joseph Bavaria. As a member of the executive committee, they will serve as the strategic lead in determining how vascular surgery is delivered across Jefferson Hospitals and practice sites. In addition, they will be critical in driving transformational change and growth of vascular surgery services at Jefferson Health by guiding strategy, overseeing implementation, and monitoring performance.

Qualifications

• An MD/DO or equivalent international degree, current board certification in Surgery, and be eligible for or licensed to practice in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Nationally and/or internationally recognized physician in the field of Vascular Surgery.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in clinical operations, ideally gained through a combination of both academic and private practices.
• An academic career trajectory, with increasing levels of administrative responsibilities that has (ideally) culminated in serving as a Vice Chair, Associate Chair, Division Chief, Section Head or another relevant role of a reputable Division of Vascular Surgery.
• Academic accomplishments which merit appointment at the rank of full professor or associate professor at Sidney Kimmel Medical College.
• A strong record of teaching and supporting academic programs for medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as experience with cultivating academic‑clinical partnerships and training programs.
• Experience facilitating and promoting clinical research, with a working understanding of the supporting infrastructure and nuances of clinical research, e.g., the clinical trial process and phases.
• Demonstrated commitment to championing excellence in clinical quality, supported by patient satisfaction scores expected of a high‑performing clinician at a leading academic center.
• Track record of faculty development and mentorship
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to health equity.
• Track record of building trusted relationships outside of Vascular Surgery with key departments and institutional leaders

Key Competencies and Attributes

• A Clinical Leader capable of fostering collaboration and inclusiveness, vertically and horizontally, across a large, matrixed health system. A leader who understands how inclusive teams drive collaboration. Leads decision‑making and problem‑solving processes that respectfully integrate diverse perspectives and encourage deep dialogue.
• A Clinical Leader who displays high emotional intelligence by their ability to ask questions, listen, and incorporate ideas from all levels of the organization.
• A highly approachable leader and an empathetic listener capable of galvanizing a multi‑faced academic department with diverse opinions and ideas towards a transformational and shared vision for Jefferson Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Services.
• A Leader who understands the interests, motivations, and key priorities of the constituencies they serve; excels at building relationships with key stakeholders and is able to leverage connections to influence and coalesce support around “win‑win” relationships.
• A relationship‑based leader for the Division, who can entrust and empower faculty and staff to collaborate in solving problems, ultimately making them accountable for executing the solutions. A leader capable of bringing a relational context to the Division that promotes creativity, growth, and initiative in developing the Division’s future leaders.
• Has a history of driving success: takes action, initiates activity, and seizes opportunities for new business; pursues goals with persistence and achieves outstanding results.
• Has a history of supporting collaborative academic‑clinical partnerships, such as program development.
• Has a successful record of recruitment and retention of a diverse and outstanding faculty and staff as well as working in mixed medical staff models.
• Has demonstrated commitment to supporting the development and mentorship of faculty and students and promoting an environment of inclusivity and belonging.
• Has an evident passion for engaging with and increasing access to underserved urban communities and positively influencing health outcomes. Has an inherent and felt responsibility for understanding and responding to the health needs of surrounding communities.
• Has a record of consistently achieving quality outcomes at the highest levels of the profession.
• Has experience leading and developing a clinical research portfolio and infrastructure.

Procedure for Candidacy

Applicants should submit a single PDF containing a statement of interest and complete CV to: [e-mail]. Inquiries, expressions of interest, and confidential recommendations can be sent to the same address.

Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.