Section Chief of Peripheral Vascular Surgery

Women's Vascular Summit; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Liability protection

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Providence VA Medical Center in Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking a permanent, full-time Section Chief of Peripheral Vascular Surgery to lead the vascular section within the VA healthcare system.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, teaching residents and medical students, and overseeing patient care quality in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with options for advanced opportunities and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in vascular surgery.
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license.
• Completion of an integrated vascular surgery residency or fellowship preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains professional, technical, and administrative competencies to lead the section and respond to clinical needs.
• Upholds high clinical and ethical standards; actively teaches residents and medical students; supports Medical Center and Surgical Service missions.
• Provides inpatient and outpatient diagnosis, care, and treatment; promotes high-quality care; supervises and teaches trainees; participates in quality management activities.
• Oversees section operations, including monitoring and evaluating care quality, appropriateness of treatment, and clinical performance of privileged staff.
• When involved in direct patient care or when supervising: demonstrates expertise in patient examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, emergency effectiveness, patient management, consultation, education, specialty skills, dictation, and documentation.
• Sustains high teaching standards via direct patient care, procedures, and clinical interpretation in the OR Suite, Vascular Surgery Clinic, and inpatient units; supervises residents through observation and performance evaluations.
• Precepts medical students and teaches courses, when applicable, at Brown University School of Medicine.
• Potential opportunities to work with affiliates at Brown University Health.

Skills

Leadership

Board Certified/Eligible

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Section Chief of Peripheral Vascular Surgery

Providence VA Medical Center

Providence, Rhode Island

The VA Providence Healthcare System seeks a permanent, full-time Section Chief of Peripheral Vascular Surgery.

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (compressed schedule available).
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive available up to 25% may be available for qualified candidates.
• VA Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Eligible: EDRP is a student loan reimbursement program valued at up to $200,000. Eligibility requirements apply. Learn more at: https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/EDRP.pdf

This acute-care facility operates 24/7. While most schedules are daytime, evening, night, weekend, and on-call duties may be required depending on patient and facility needs.

We provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care to Veterans in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. A coordinated care model ensures personalized care across 32 subspecialty clinics. The Medical Center's Ambulatory Care Program is supported by a general medical, surgical, and psychiatric inpatient facility fully accredited by The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (TJC). The medical center delivers a broad range of services in medicine, surgery, and behavioral sciences and is currently operating 73 Beds.

Section Chief Responsibilities:

• Maintains professional, technical, and administrative competencies to lead the section and respond to clinical needs. Patient population ranges from age 18 through geriatric.
• Upholds high clinical and ethical standards; actively teaches residents and medical students; supports Medical Center and Surgical Service missions.
• Provides inpatient and outpatient diagnosis, care, and treatment; promotes highquality care; supervises and teaches trainees; and participates in quality management activities.
• Oversees section operations, including monitoring and evaluating care quality, appropriateness of treatment, and clinical performance of privileged staff.
• When involved in direct patient care or when supervising same: Demonstrates expertise in patient examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, emergency effectiveness, patient management, consultation, education, specialty skills, dictation, and documentation.
• Sustains high teaching standards via direct patient care, procedures, and clinical interpretation in the OR Suite, Vascular Surgery Clinic, and inpatient units. Supervises residents through observation and performance evaluations.
• Precepts medical students and teaches courses, when applicable, at Brown University School of Medicine.
• Potential opportunities to work with affiliates at Brown University Health.

Requirements:

• The applicant must be Board Certified or Board Eligible.
• U.S. Citizenship: While open to U.S. Citizens, non-citizens may be considered when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
• Education: M.D. or D.O.(or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license.
• Preferred (not required): Completion of an integrated Vascular Surgery residency or fellowship.

Benefits:

In addition to competitive pay, generous leave, and liability protection, the VA provides robust benefits and retirement plans - without employment contracts or moonlighting restrictions. For details, visit: https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026-Total-Rewards-MD-Podiatrist-Dentist-VA-Career.pdf

Why Rhode Island?

• Affordable & Vibrant: Lower cost of living than many regional cities; lively downtown; excellent restaurants, bars, and community events.
• Cultural & Educational Hub: Home to Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design, offering rich cultural and academic resources.
• Diverse & Welcoming Community: A culturally diverse community with a strong sense of connection.
• Convenient Location: Robust transportation; quick access to beaches, parks, and New England attractions.

VA Providence Healthcare System does not discriminate in employment and follows federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.