Vascular Surgeon - Faculty

Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama; Alabama; On-site; USD 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health's Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine seeks a board-certified or board-eligible vascular surgeon to join its expanding academic practice across the Gulf Coast.

The appointment is at the Assistant Professor level, with open and endovascular duties, teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, and active participation in research and quality initiatives within the Department of Surgery. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive vascular care at USA Health University

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and board-eligible/certified in vascular surgery.
• ACGME-accredited vascular surgery fellowship completed.
• Eligible for Alabama medical licensure.
• Commitment to education, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient vascular surgical care across USA Health locations, including open and endovascular procedures.
• Educate medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers; participate in teaching and scholarly activity.

Education

MD/DO

Vascular Surgery Fellowship (ACGME)

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Transforming Medicine Along the Gulf Coast

USA Health is the academic health system for the University of South Alabama and the only academic medical center serving the Gulf Coast region. Our mission is to provide advanced patient care, educate the next generation of healthcare professionals, and drive innovation through research. Physicians at USA Health practice in a collaborative environment where clinical excellence, education, and discovery come together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve.
Our integrated health system includes USA Health University Hospital, the region's only Level I Trauma Center; USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital; USA Health Providence Hospital; USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute; USA Health Physicians Group; and the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine. Together, these facilities provide comprehensive care across a wide range of specialties while supporting undergraduate medical education, graduate medical education, and clinical research.

Opportunity

The Department of Surgery at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Vascular Surgeon to join our expanding academic practice. Appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor level. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to build a comprehensive vascular surgery practice within a growing academic health system while caring for a diverse patient population throughout the Gulf Coast. The successful candidate will practice across the USA Health system, including USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Providence Hospital, and affiliated outpatient clinics, while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.

Position Highlights

This faculty position offers the opportunity to develop a broad clinical practice encompassing both open and endovascular vascular surgery while participating in the continued growth of an established vascular surgery program. Faculty enjoy a collaborative academic environment with access to advanced technology, multidisciplinary conferences, clinical research opportunities, and dedicated teaching responsibilities. The position combines a rewarding clinical practice with opportunities to educate medical students, surgical residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers while contributing to quality improvement initiatives and scholarly activity within the Department of Surgery.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient vascular surgical care, including both open and endovascular procedures, while participating in an equitable call schedule. Responsibilities include delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care across multiple USA Health locations, collaborating with specialists throughout the health system, and contributing to multidisciplinary treatment planning. Faculty are expected to actively participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers, while engaging in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and other scholarly activities that support the academic mission of the Department of Surgery and the University of South Alabama.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess an MD or DO degree (or equivalent), have successfully completed an ACGME‑accredited Vascular Surgery fellowship, and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Applicants must be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Alabama and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Why USA Health?

USA Health offers physicians the unique opportunity to practice academic medicine while enjoying an exceptional quality of life along Alabama's Gulf Coast. Mobile is a vibrant coastal community offering a rich history, excellent public and private schools, affordable housing, and convenient access to beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, and a thriving arts and cultural scene. Faculty benefit from a collegial work environment, opportunities for career advancement, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of patients throughout the region.

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Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

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