Surgery - General Physician

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Abington (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary Chief of Vascular Surgery to lead a dynamic vascular team. This position offers the chance to shape the future of vascular services while ensuring the highest standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional clinical skills and a passion for patient-centered care, driving innovation and collaboration within a multidisciplinary environment. Join a renowned healthcare system dedicated to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care, and make a significant impact on the lives of patients and the community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical excellence and leadership in vascular surgery.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and innovative culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vascular team in delivering patient-centered care.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care and treatment.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Excellence

Patient Care

Collaboration

Innovation

Education

Medical Degree

Board Certification in Vascular Surgery

Job description

About Jefferson Health Northeast
Jefferson Health Northeast (JHN) provides world-class care with a community-centered approach across Philadelphia's northeastern region. Our three hospitals—Jefferson Torresdale, Jefferson Frankford, and Jefferson Bucks—alongside numerous outpatient facilities, serve as essential pillars in the area’s healthcare landscape. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care, guided by the mission of Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health.

Position Overview
Jefferson Health Northeast seeks an experienced and visionary Chief of Vascular Surgery to lead our vascular team in delivering cutting-edge, patient-centered care. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of vascular services across our Northeast division and to drive the growth of an integrated, multidisciplinary vascular program. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clinical excellence, a passion for patient care, and strong leadership abilities to foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture.

The Position

• Reports to the Chair, Department of Surgery (clinically), Jefferson Medical Group Administrative team.

Assists the Department Chair in the performance of his/her duties, including:

• Responsible for and accountable to all professional and administrative activities within the Division;
• Ensures the implementation of a systematic process for monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of patient care and treatment provided by the Division, as well as the clinical performance of all individuals with clinical privileges;
• Maintains ongoing surveillance of the professional and clinical performance of all individuals with privileges in the Division;
• Develops criteria, including Practitioner Specific Quality Profiles, for evaluating members' ability to perform privileges requested and current competence (OPPE/FPPE);
• Recommends criteria for clinical privileges to the Medical Staff;
• Recommends clinical privileges for each Department member;
• Defines and monitors the fulfillment of other academic and administrative duties as required by academic relationships with medical, dental, or podiatric schools;
• Coordinates and integrates interdepartmental and intra-departmental services;
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to guide and support care, treatment, and services;
• Recommends space and other resources needed by the Department or service;
• Advises administrative leadership on equipment, new programs, and services necessary to grow patient volumes;
• Manages the vascular surgery clinician team to ensure appropriate inpatient and outpatient coverage;
• Attends Medical Staff Meetings;
• Monitors office patient volumes to ensure appropriate clinical wait times for both office and surgical care.

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, primarily located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey, is reimagining healthcare and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson employs over 65,000 people dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate clinical care, making communities healthier and stronger, preparing future professionals, and advancing research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering, and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students across 10 colleges and three schools.

Jefferson Health is a nationally ranked, top 15 not-for-profit healthcare system, serving patients through 32 hospital campuses and over 700 outpatient and urgent care locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Jefferson Health Plans has provided a broad range of health coverage options for over 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, disability, or other protected groups.