Job Description

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

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