Physician - Vascular

Vascular Surgeon – Full-Time Opportunity

Blanchard Valley Health System, in partnership with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, is seeking a highly qualified Vascular Surgeon to establish and lead a comprehensive, community-focused vascular program. This full-time role offers a unique platform to shape a high-quality vascular service line, manage a diverse caseload, and enjoy professional growth within a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Development & Leadership: Establish and lead a community-based vascular surgery program, collaborating closely with academic and clinical partners at The Ohio State University.
• Clinical Care: Deliver advanced vascular surgical care including treatment of abdominal and thoracic aneurysmal disease, carotid artery disease, hemodialysis access, peripheral vascular disease, and limb salvage. Perform a mix of open and endovascular procedures.
• Medical Management: Manage vascular conditions through medical therapy, lifestyle modifications, and minimally invasive interventions.
• Clinic & Surgical Schedule: Maintain approximately two dedicated clinic days and three procedural/surgical days weekly to ensure consistent patient access and care delivery.
• Coverage & Call: Participate in an expected schedule of 10 night/weekend call shifts per month (excluding daytime coverage). Share call responsibilities with a PRN vascular surgeon, an APP, and an OSU vascular surgeon providing phone support.
• Team Supervision & Collaboration: Oversee advanced practice providers involved in vascular care and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including cardiology and interventional radiology—to optimize patient outcomes.
• Program Expansion & Future Planning: Play a pivotal role in expanding the vascular program, including recruiting additional surgeons and APPs by 2027, and transitioning to a hybrid operating room scheduled for completion by 2027.
• Patient-Centered Care: Provide education and counseling to patients and families, promote disease prevention, and maintain open communication with referring physicians.
• Academic & Teaching: Serve as a preceptor, offering training to medical students, residents, fellows, nursing staff, and allied health professionals.
• Leadership Opportunities: Possibility for leadership roles based on experience and interest.
• Educational Appointment: Receive a clinical faculty appointment (Assistant or Associate Professor) with The Ohio State University, primarily based at the Findlay, Ohio site.

Supportive Facilities & Services:

• Stress testing (Stress Echo, Dobutamine Stress Echo, Cardiolite Treadmill, Lexiscan Stress Tests)
• Diagnostic services (EKG, TEE, Cardiac Catheterization, Vascular Testing)
• Cardiac Rehabilitation and Nuclear Medicine
• Emergency Cardiac Care

Qualifications:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Vascular Surgery
• Eligible for Ohio medical licensure
• Commitment to high-quality, community-oriented care

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary starting at $500,000 for 0-3 years of experience, increasing with years of practice.
• Potential total compensation ranging from $500,000 to $600,000+ annually.
• Annual bonus opportunity up to $75,000 based on performance metrics.
• One-time signing bonus of $50,000 and relocation stipend up to $15,000.
• Generous paid time off: 176 hours of vacation (with a 240-hour carryover), 120 hours of sick leave annually, and 11 paid holidays.
• CME allowance of $7,500 per year.
• Retirement options through 401(k) and 403(b) plans, with eligibility for full Ohio State University retirement benefits.
• Full-time, non-academic role based in Findlay, Ohio, with a dynamic support team and opportunities for professional leadership.

Join a Leading Healthcare System:

This role offers the opportunity to develop a robust vascular practice within a supportive and innovative environment. If you are a board-certified or eligible vascular surgeon committed to excellence in community-based care, we invite you to contribute to advancing vascular health in Northwest Ohio.

Location: Findlay, Ohio
Salary: Starting at $1.00/hour (competitive salary based on experience and qualifications)

This opportunity is ideal for a dedicated vascular surgeon seeking a leadership role with significant growth potential.