Vascular Access Surgeon

Vascular Access Surgeon – Henry Ford HealthHenry Ford Health is one of the nation’s leading integrated health systems, recognized for its commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and patient‑centered care. Serving Southeast Michigan for more than a century, the system includes a comprehensive network of hospitals, medical centers, and specialty services supported by a strong academic mission. With more than 33,000 employees and a longstanding partnership with Wayne State University, Henry Ford Health is deeply engaged in advancing research, training future clinicians, and delivering high‑quality care across diverse communities.Henry Ford Hospital, the system’s flagship academic medical center located in Detroit, is a Level 1 trauma center and quaternary referral institution known for its high‑acuity care and robust subspecialty programs. As a major teaching and research hospital, it offers a dynamic environment for clinical innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and education of residents and fellows. The hospital’s strong infrastructure, advanced procedural capabilities, and culture of academic inquiry make it an ideal setting for surgeons seeking both clinical impact and academic engagement.Division of Vascular Surgery | 80% FTEHenry Ford Health is seeking a Vascular Access Surgeon to join a high‑volume, multidisciplinary dialysis access program. This role offers a balanced mix of outpatient access care, endovascular procedures, and operative interventions, with opportunities for academic involvement and future leadership development.Role Highlights80% FTE (~4 days/week) split between the Vascular Access Center (A6) and the ORHigh‑volume procedural practice: fistulograms, angioplasty, stenting, thrombectomy, tunneled catheter proceduresOperative work including AV fistula/graft creation, complex revisions, central venous interventions, HeRO grafts, CO₂ angiography, and advanced techniquesShared OR block time (Wed/Thurs) with variable weekly structureCollaborative model with Access DirectorClinical ResponsibilitiesManage new access patients, postoperative care, and access complicationsPerform 6–12 endovascular procedures/day in A6Provide inpatient consults and urgent access careAcademic & Leadership OpportunitiesParticipate in clinical research and industry‑sponsored trialsTeach vascular surgery fellows and residentsSupport program growth in advanced access servicesPotential pathway to Director of Vascular AccessQualificationsBoard Certified/Eligible in Vascular SurgeryExpertise in dialysis access creation/revision, endovascular interventions, and catheter‑based procedures Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Medical GroupDepartment: Vascular AccessShift: Day JobUnion Code: Not Applicable