Vascular Surgeon

Tufts Medicine • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The division of Vascular Surgery and the CardioVascular Center at Tufts Medical Center is seeking a full time Academic Vascular Surgeon to join our vascular surgeons in downtown Boston. Tufts Medical Center is an exceptional, not-for-profit, 415-bed academic medical center, which is home to both a full-service hospital for adults and Tufts Children's Hospital. Conveniently located in downtown Boston, the Medical Center is the principal teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine. We care for an extremely complex patient population with one of the highest case-mix indices in the state. The Division of Vascular Surgery specializes in management of arterial and venous diseases. Our Division has been a long-standing, dedicated vascular practice at Tufts Medical Center since 1966 and continues to treat more than 4,500 patients each year. Our vascular surgeons have used their clinical expertise and research interests to make significant contributions to the field. Our research and clinical breakthroughs include a current clinical trial using stem cell therapy for the treatment of advanced arterial disease (to avoid amputation) when no other treatment options are available. We are also home to a two-year, fully accredited ACGME Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program that provides a complete and seamless educational experience for the emerging leaders in this field. Our group leads vascular services across the Wellforce network including Tufts Medical Center, as well as our community affiliates, Lowell General Hospital and MelroseWakefield Hospital.

Requirements

• Board Certified in Vascular Surgery
• Passion and interest in teaching and/or research
• Interest in collaborating with established investigators within the Division and across the Cardiovascular Center for Research and Innovation
• Able to obtain a Massachusetts medical license

Nice To Haves

• Current academic ranking is highly desirable, but not required
• Interest in future leadership roles within the Division of Vascular Surgery including the Directorship of the Wound and Limb Salvage Center and Program Directorship of the vascular surgery fellowship program

Responsibilities

• Join a high-quality, growing, academic, tertiary vascular practice
• Collaborate with a collegial group of peers with a team-based mentality
• Work cross-functionally and collaborate with other clinical areas
• Provide cutting-edge care in endovascular and open surgical procedures at Tufts MC and across the Wellforce network
• Join an established patient referral network
• Participate in weekly conferences to review and plan cases
• Have support from multidisciplinary colleagues
• Excel and grow a specialized program
• Teach Vascular Surgery fellows from Tufts Medical Center
• Engage actively within communities, combining academic and community care

Benefits

• Guaranteed Base Salary
• Substantive 401A retirement plan
• CME Funds and Time Away
• Generous Vacation and Holiday Policy
• Robust Benefits Package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree