Surgery - Vascular Physician

Vascular Surgeon UNC Health Blue Ridge

Build the Program. Shape the Future. Make Your Mark in Western North Carolina.

UNC Health Blue Ridge Morganton, North Carolina

Some opportunities allow you to join an established program. This one gives you the opportunity to help build one.

UNC Health Blue Ridge is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Vascular Surgeon to join our growing surgical services team in Morganton, North Carolina.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a vascular surgeon who wants to practice the full breadth of vascular surgery while playing an important role in the growth and development of a comprehensive vascular program .

With an established referral base across Burke, Caldwell, and McDowell counties , dedicated OR time, modern surgical capabilities, advanced imaging, and strong alignment with primary care and specialty physicians, you'll have the foundation to grow a successful practice while expanding access to vascular care close to home.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Don't Just Join a Program. Help Build It.

This opportunity offers the ability to have a meaningful voice in the future of vascular care at UNC Health Blue Ridge.

Highlights include:

• Opportunity to build and grow a comprehensive vascular surgery program
• Established referral network spanning Burke, Caldwell, and McDowell counties
• Broad practice incorporating open and endovascular vascular surgery
• Balanced mix of surgery, procedures, inpatient consultations, and outpatient care
• Dedicated OR time
• Modern surgical suites and advanced imaging capabilities
• Experienced clinical support staff
• Strong alignment with primary care, cardiology, and other specialty services
• Hospital-employed position within a supportive, community-focused system

For the right surgeon, this is an opportunity to create something meaningful while developing a practice that reflects your clinical interests and expertise.

Practice the Full Scope of Vascular Surgery

We are looking for a surgeon who enjoys both the clinical and procedural sides of vascular medicine and who is energized by the opportunity to grow a program.

Your practice will include:

• Comprehensive vascular surgical care
• Open vascular surgery
• Endovascular procedures
• Inpatient vascular consultations
• Outpatient evaluation and longitudinal care
• Collaboration with primary care physicians, cardiologists, and other specialists
• Participation in call coverage
• Opportunities to contribute to clinical quality, patient safety, and program-development initiatives

Most importantly, you'll have an opportunity to help more patients receive the vascular care they need without leaving their community .

The Surgeon We're Looking For

We're seeking a physician who wants to make an impact beyond the operating room.

The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical judgment, excellent surgical skills, a collaborative mindset, and enthusiasm for helping develop a growing vascular service.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Vascular Surgery
• Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina
• Training in both open and endovascular vascular procedures
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered surgical care
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Interest in program development, practice growth, and community impact

Compensation & Benefits

UNC Health Blue Ridge offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your career and your life outside of medicine, including:

• Competitive base compensation with productivity incentives
• Sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive relocation assistance
• Generous paid time off
• Health and comprehensive employee benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Professional liability coverage with tail coverage

Build Your Career in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Your career matters. So does the life you build around it.

Morganton sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains , offering the natural beauty of Western North Carolina alongside a welcoming community and convenient access to larger metropolitan areas.

When you're away from the operating room, Western North Carolina becomes your playground:

• ️ Blue Ridge Mountain views and year-round outdoor recreation
• Boating, fishing, swimming, and paddling at Lake James
• Hiking and exploring Pisgah National Forest
• Adventures in Linville Gorge , known as the Grand Canyon of the East
• Waterfalls, mountain streams, and miles of trails at South Mountains State Park
• Mountain biking, cycling, camping, and hiking
• Local wineries, breweries, restaurants, and shops
• Arts, live music, festivals, and community events
• A welcoming community with the space and pace to build a life outside of medicine

With Asheville and the Charlotte region within driving distance, you can enjoy mountain living while remaining connected to the amenities of larger cities.

Your Next Opportunity Should Be Bigger Than a Job. Build Something.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow a vascular surgery program, maintain a broad open and endovascular practice, develop a strong referral base, and make a visible impact on a community , we'd love to talk with you.

Come help us shape the future of vascular care at UNC Health Blue Ridge .

Chloe Pilgrim
Director of Physician Recruitment
UNC Health Blue Ridge

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