Physician - Chief Vascular Surgery Section

VA Detroit; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as the Chief of Vascular Surgery. You will oversee vascular services, manage clinical operations, and ensure high-quality care for veterans. This role includes supervising staff, developing policies, and participating in surgical quality initiatives. A comprehensive rewards package is offered, including salary, bonuses, and flexible work schedules.

Benefits

Salary

Bonuses

Paid time off

Retirement

Insurance

CME reimbursement

Malpractice coverage

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Must pass physical examination and comply with vaccination policies.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises surgeons and technicians, ensuring high standards of care.
• Coordinates clinics and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams.
• Manages clinic, ER, inpatient wards, and oversees medical training.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Quality Management

Education

MD or equivalent

Completed residency

Board certification in vascular surgery

Job description

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Summary

At the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, the vascular surgeon serves as a member of the organized medical staff and functions within the Medical Staff Bylaws and other rules and regulations of the Veterans Health Administration and the VA Medical Center. The clinical privileges are established and approved through the Professional Standards Board.

Duties

1. The Chief of Vascular is the clinical expert for all vascular services, supervising surgeons, APPs, and Diagnostic Radiology Technicians reporting to Surgery.
2. Establishes operational policies, procedures, work schedules to maintain timely care aligned with VHA goals.
3. Coordinates vascular clinics and collaborates with other service lines to meet veteran needs and ensure high standards of care.
4. Develops business plans and workload analyses to support staffing and resource expansion.
5. Works with interdisciplinary teams including practitioners, nurses, residents, and students to ensure comprehensive patient care.
6. Evaluates care quality and participates in quality management programs and meetings.
7. Supervises students and residents on vascular services, with clinical duties spanning OR, inpatient, ER, and outpatient visits.
8. Participates in surgical quality and performance improvement initiatives.
9. Manages clinic, ER, inpatient wards, and coordinates veteran service recovery and medical opinions.
10. Oversees medical student and resident training, with oversight responsibilities at CMC VAMC and the University of Pennsylvania.
11. Manages case prioritization, waiting times, and practitioner documentation.
12. Conducts FPPE/OPPE reviews and staff performance evaluations.
13. Handles full surgical care spectrum, including admissions, diagnostics, consultations, and procedures.
14. Ensures all activities comply with VA, Joint Commission, and other standards.
15. Works as part of a team with other healthcare professionals to deliver veteran care.
16. Utilizes computer skills for documentation, orders, and consults.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including salary, bonuses, paid time off, retirement, insurance, licensure, CME reimbursement, malpractice coverage, and flexible work schedule.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens only if recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible.
• Pre-employment drug screening, background check, and security investigation.
• Proficiency in English.
• Must pass physical examination and comply with vaccination policies.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent from an accredited school.
• Full, unrestricted medical license.
• Completed residency in an approved program.
• Board certification in vascular surgery.
• Proficiency in English.