Physician: Vascular Surgery Medical Director - Lake Forest, IL

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 500,000 - 630,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing medical education allowance

Paid time off

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital seeks a full-time Medical Director of Vascular Surgery. This role involves providing comprehensive vascular surgery services and managing the non-invasive vascular laboratory. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical and endovascular surgery, complete an accredited fellowship, and possess board certification. Opportunities to engage in academic programs at the Feinberg School of Medicine are available. The position emphasizes both patient care and contributing to the health system's growth.

Qualifications

• Strong background in clinical vascular and endovascular surgery.
• Completed an ACGME accredited vascular surgery fellowship program.
• Board certified in vascular surgery.
• At least three years post-fellowship experience as an attending vascular surgeon.

Responsibilities

• Provide the full breadth of vascular surgery services at the hospitals.
• Manage the non-invasive vascular laboratory and handle service calls.
• Conduct pre-op and post-op patient care and respond to consultations.

Skills

Clinical vascular surgery

Endovascular surgery

Education

ACGME accredited vascular surgery fellowship program

Board certification in vascular surgery

Job description

The salary range for this position is $500,000.00 - $630,000.00 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while protecting against unexpected life events. Benefits include a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, a well‑being fund, 401(k), paid parental leave, malpractice insurance, and more.

Description

Northwestern Medical Group (NMG) and Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute (BCVI) seek a full‑time Medical Director of Vascular Surgery in the North Region. Primary responsibilities include providing the full breadth of vascular surgery services at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital and Grayslake Hospital, managing the non‑invasive vascular laboratory, and handling service calls, rounding, pre‑op and post‑op patient care, and responding to local consultation requests and referrals. Preferred candidates will play a vital role in the growth and coordination of care and other distinctive programming throughout the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. This position includes an appointment as a Health System Clinician as an employed physician with the Northwestern Medical Group.

Vascular surgeons in this position may participate in academic programs of the Feinberg School of Medicine, including educational programs (e.g., teaching service, training, preceptorship, mentoring) or research programs (e.g., participation in clinical trials, referring patients for clinical trials).

Qualifications

• Strong background in clinical vascular and endovascular surgery.
• Completed an ACGME accredited vascular surgery fellowship program.
• Board certified in vascular surgery.
• At least three years post‑fellowship experience as an attending vascular surgeon.

Equal Opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.