Physician - Vascular Surgery

Vascular Surgeon (Intermittent) The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System is recruiting for three intermittent vascular surgeons. The physician must be specially trained in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of diseases and disorders affecting arteries, veins, and the lymphatic system, excluding heart and brain vessels. This includes both operative and non‑operative interventions. Qualifications United States citizenship (non‑citizens may only be appointed when no qualified citizens can be recruited). Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia. Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to board certification. Alternatives: One year of post‑medical‑school training (internship or transitional year) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of independent practice in the U.S. Non‑U.S. residency training followed by at least three years of verified independent practice in the U.S. related to the position. Resident physicians currently enrolled in accredited programs may be appointed as 'Physician Resident Providers' (PRPs) on an intermittent basis. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred experience: significant experience with open, endovascular, and minimally invasive vascular procedures; management of complex vascular disorders; image‑guided interventions; multidisciplinary teamwork. Physical requirements: moderate lifting (15–44 lb); light carrying (under 15 lb); standing, walking, routine bending and reaching; vision requirements; hearing requirements. Emotional and mental stability and clear speech. Responsibilities Clinical evaluation and management, including history, physical examination, and ordering/interpretation of diagnostic imaging. Pre‑operative, intra‑operative, and post‑operative patient management. Perform surgical and procedural interventions: endovascular procedures (angioplasty, stenting, atherectomy, thrombolysis); open surgical procedures (arterial bypass grafting, endarterectomy, aneurysm repair, vein procedures); hemodialysis access creation; vena cava filters; thromboembolectomy; fasciotomy; amputations; vessel ligation. Incision and drainage of abscesses related to vascular disease. Wound care for vascular‑related ulcers. Provide vascular consultations to other providers and specialties; collaborate in multidisciplinary care. Participate in quality assurance, assessment, and performance improvement initiatives. Educate and train medical students, residents, and other health‑care staff. Supervise trainees and other providers per credentialing documents. Benefits Competitive salary with annual performance bonus. Paid time off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave; 13 days sick leave; 11 paid federal holidays; possible 5‑day CME absence). Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5 % contribution by VA. Federal insurance: health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care; many programs can be carried into retirement. Malpractice: free liability protection with tail coverage. Flexible schedule: Intermittent Monday‑Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; tour to be determined. CME reimbursement: possible $1,000 per year for full‑time physicians with board certification. NOTE: This is an intermittent position – actual salary will be pro‑rated based on hours worked. #J-18808-Ljbffr