Vascular Surgeon (MD/DO)
Position Summary
The Vascular Surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases of the arterial, venous, and lymphatic systems. This role includes evaluation, diagnosis, operative and non-operative management of vascular conditions, and perioperative care, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage patients with vascular diseases including peripheral arterial disease, aneurysmal disease, carotid artery disease, venous disorders, and dialysis access needs
- Perform open and endovascular vascular surgical procedures consistent with training and privileges
- Provide non-operative management of vascular conditions, including medical therapy and surveillance
- Manage perioperative and postoperative care, including complications and long-term follow-up
- Participate in emergency and on-call coverage for vascular surgery services
- Interpret diagnostic studies including vascular ultrasound, CT angiography, MR angiography, and angiography
- Collaborate with cardiology, interventional radiology, nephrology, wound care, primary care, and other specialties
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, risks, and expected outcomes
- Participate in multidisciplinary conferences and care planning meetings
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
- Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, and trainees as applicable
- Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited general surgery residency program
- Completion of an accredited vascular surgery fellowship or integrated vascular surgery residency
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Vascular Surgery
- Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
- DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies
- Expertise in open and endovascular vascular surgical techniques
- Strong clinical judgment and operative decision-making skills
- Ability to manage complex and high-risk surgical patients
- Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety
Work Environment
- Hospital operating rooms, endovascular suites, outpatient clinics, and inpatient units
- Call coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures
- Manual dexterity and physical stamina for operative cases
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for operative and clinical care
Requirements
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
Be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which they are assigned