Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Vascular Surgeon, Department of Surgery (F35660)
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Vascular Surgeon, Department of Surgery (F35660)
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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit:
School Of Medicine MBU
Department:
Surgery
Duties & Responsibilities Mission or Goal of Unit:
The VCU Division of Vascular Surgery seeks to provide the mid-Atlantic’s most advanced, patient-oriented, cost-effective and safe vascular and endovascular services. In addition, the division seeks to provide a premier training environment for future vascular surgery specialists. Current clinical research includes advanced vascular surgical techniques, such as treatment of complex thoracoabdominal aneurysms using fenestrated endografts, branched thoracic endografts, and physician modified endografts. The division researches and publishes on its novel advanced alert system for acute limb ischemia, and a simplified approach to treating axillosubclavian venous thrombosis using delayed first rib resection and scalenectomy. It offers advanced options for the treatment of lower extremity arterial occlusive disease using ultrasound guided plaque disruption and atherectomy excision. Although recognized as a leading center for challenging vascular surgical problems, the division seeks to expand its regional profile as the vascular surgery provider of choice for all patients across the region.
Chief Purpose Of This Position The Position is an open rank, junior or mid-level, collateral‑track (non‑tenure track) faculty role in the Division of Vascular Surgery. Duties will include clinical responsibilities in all areas of vascular surgery and participation in research in an area of the faculty member’s choosing, leveraging university resources such as the department's large animal hybrid OR, collaboration with the school of engineering, and other researchers within the Pauley Heart Center.
Position Responsibilities Clinical The faculty member will support the division’s clinical outreach efforts to Baird Vascular Institute, Pauley Heart and Vascular Center at Stony Point, VCU Community Memorial Hospital, VCU Tappahannock, Williamsburg, and Colonial Heights. Clinical responsibilities may extend to a shared time between VCU and VA Medical Centers.
Teaching The faculty member will support the division’s 40‑year commitment to educating vascular surgery fellows, integrated vascular surgery residents, general surgery residents, interdisciplinary fellows from cardiology and interventional radiology, and VCU medical students.
Research Clinical research will be required. Opportunities for intramural and extramural funding will be explored with a goal toward extramural funding. Collaboration with basic science faculty in the School of Medicine will be encouraged.
Service Faculty members will serve on departmental, Medical College, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field (e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc.).
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Board certification or eligibility in vascular surgery
Commitment to clinical and/or basic science research
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
Certification or eligibility for Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
Record of external funding or proposal submissions to obtain funding
Salary Range:
Commensurate
Benefits:
All full‑time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
Restricted Position:
No
ORP Eligible:
Yes
Rank:
Open
Tenure:
Ineligible
Months:
12 months
Contact Information Contact Name:
Mary Waite
Contact Email:
Mary.Waite@vcuhealth.org
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Higher Education
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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit:
School Of Medicine MBU
Department:
Surgery
Duties & Responsibilities Mission or Goal of Unit:
The VCU Division of Vascular Surgery seeks to provide the mid-Atlantic’s most advanced, patient-oriented, cost-effective and safe vascular and endovascular services. In addition, the division seeks to provide a premier training environment for future vascular surgery specialists. Current clinical research includes advanced vascular surgical techniques, such as treatment of complex thoracoabdominal aneurysms using fenestrated endografts, branched thoracic endografts, and physician modified endografts. The division researches and publishes on its novel advanced alert system for acute limb ischemia, and a simplified approach to treating axillosubclavian venous thrombosis using delayed first rib resection and scalenectomy. It offers advanced options for the treatment of lower extremity arterial occlusive disease using ultrasound guided plaque disruption and atherectomy excision. Although recognized as a leading center for challenging vascular surgical problems, the division seeks to expand its regional profile as the vascular surgery provider of choice for all patients across the region.
Chief Purpose Of This Position The Position is an open rank, junior or mid-level, collateral‑track (non‑tenure track) faculty role in the Division of Vascular Surgery. Duties will include clinical responsibilities in all areas of vascular surgery and participation in research in an area of the faculty member’s choosing, leveraging university resources such as the department's large animal hybrid OR, collaboration with the school of engineering, and other researchers within the Pauley Heart Center.
Position Responsibilities Clinical The faculty member will support the division’s clinical outreach efforts to Baird Vascular Institute, Pauley Heart and Vascular Center at Stony Point, VCU Community Memorial Hospital, VCU Tappahannock, Williamsburg, and Colonial Heights. Clinical responsibilities may extend to a shared time between VCU and VA Medical Centers.
Teaching The faculty member will support the division’s 40‑year commitment to educating vascular surgery fellows, integrated vascular surgery residents, general surgery residents, interdisciplinary fellows from cardiology and interventional radiology, and VCU medical students.
Research Clinical research will be required. Opportunities for intramural and extramural funding will be explored with a goal toward extramural funding. Collaboration with basic science faculty in the School of Medicine will be encouraged.
Service Faculty members will serve on departmental, Medical College, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field (e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc.).
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Board certification or eligibility in vascular surgery
Commitment to clinical and/or basic science research
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
Certification or eligibility for Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
Record of external funding or proposal submissions to obtain funding
Salary Range:
Commensurate
Benefits:
All full‑time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
Restricted Position:
No
ORP Eligible:
Yes
Rank:
Open
Tenure:
Ineligible
Months:
12 months
Contact Information Contact Name:
Mary Waite
Contact Email:
Mary.Waite@vcuhealth.org
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Higher Education
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