Physician (Vascular Surgery)

Job Title

Vascular Surgeon

Duties

The duties include:

• History and physical examination pertinent to vascular disease
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic imaging (Ultrasound, CT angiography, MR angiography, conventional angiography)
• Non-invasive vascular laboratory studies
• Pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient management
• Endovascular procedures (angioplasty, stenting, atherectomy, thrombolysis)
• Open surgical procedures (arterial bypass grafting, endarterectomy, aneurysm repair, vein procedures)
• Creation and management of hemodialysis access (AV fistula, AV graft)
• Vena cava filters, thromboembolectomy, fasciotomy, amputations, vessel ligation
• Incision and drainage of abscesses related to vascular disease
• Wound care for vascular-related ulcers
• Management of traumatic arterial and venous injuries
• Provide vascular consultations to other providers and specialties
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary care for vascular patients
• Participation in quality assurance/assessment and performance improvement initiatives
• Education and training of medical students, residents, and other health care staff
• Supervision Requirements
• Independent practice within granted privileges. May also supervise trainees and other providers as outlined by credentialing documents
• The scope does not include management of intracranial or coronary vascular disorders unless otherwise credentialed. All procedures must be performed under VA policies and within granted privileges.

Work Schedule: Part-Time; Hours and Days may vary