Physician - Surgery, Vascular Surgeon – Blanchard Valley Health System (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

The Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Diseases and Surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a vascular surgeon for our regional partner location at Blanchard Valley Health System.

Position Overview
Blanchard Valley Health System Cardiovascular Care is building upon the heart care services we provide by expanding our cardiology programs and services to include vascular surgery!  This is an excellent opportunity to build and grow in practice along with our interventional and noninvasive cardiologists, experienced nurse practitioners and full support team. The position offers robust medical and surgical subspecialty support, surgery tie-in dedicated OR, and experienced support staff.

Job Description

• Provide licensed medical care including medical care including diagnosis, treatment (inclusive of surgery or pre/post-surgical care where appropriate), case management, and clinical research
• Manage complex and sometimes unpredictable situations
• Direct and provide direct and indirect patient care services in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Conduct ambulatory clinics; interviews, obtain and review the medical history of patients
• Perform physical examinations to access medical or surgical needs
• Order special procedures, diagnostic testing, and other ancillary services; respond to consultation requests
• Determine, prescribe, and implement treatment plans and/or medications required; document all services and instructions provided in the medical record
• Educate patients and promote wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials, resources, and services to patients and their families
• Respond and maintain open communication with referring physicians
• Ensure continuing medical educational requirements are met; participate in department, college, medical center, and university committees and other service activities
• Perform other duties and /or call assignments as defined by the Chair or his/her designee
• Perform surgical procedures where assigned
• Serve as preceptor and provide bedside training of residents, fellows, medical students, undergraduate and graduate students, nursing staff, and other allied health medical professionals

Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), board certified or board eligible in specialization required.
• State of Ohio and DEA licensure
• Competency in technical, clinical and surgical skills (where appropriate), cognitive and interpersonal skills required to serve those patients
• Practice within the established Medical Center and Physician’s standards of practice (policies, procedures, protocols), and adhere to key results areas of the Medical Center

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday [click this link to apply]. Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Tiffany Bauman, MBA | Physician and Faculty Recruitment Tiffany.Bauman@osumc.edu

About Findlay, Ohio
Just South of Lake Erie sits the bustling midsized city of Findlay – the second-largest city in Northwest Ohio. Thanks to its affordability, robust and growing economy, recreational opportunities for all ages, outstanding school systems and family-friendly environment, Findlay has been ranked #1 Micropolitan in the U.S. ten years and running. Downtown boasts one-of-a-kind eateries, breweries, boutiques and a pedestrian-friendly Main Street, as well as venues for live music and productions at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts and the Fort Findlay Playhouse, community events such as Oktoberfest, Boogie on the Block, Rally in the Alley, ArtWalk, and more - all while enjoying a beverage within the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).

Are You Ready for Findlay, Ohio?

• #1 Micropolitan in U.S. 10 consecutive years and counting
• Located on I-75, 45 minutes south of Toledo and I-80, close to major metro and airports
• Community of higher education, health care, business, retail and agriculture
• Ten public school districts in Hancock County, including Findlay City School and private school options
• Major employers Marathon Petroleum Corp., Cooper Tire & Rubber/Goodyear, Whirlpool Corp., Ball Corp.

International businesses and distribution centers with enterprises from 9 different countries

Blanchard Valley Health System
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is more than a hospital.  It’s the way we bring our values – Integrity, Compassion, Skill, Collaboration, Innovation & Humor – to life.  BVHS is a nonprofit, integrated regional health system based in Findlay, a unique micropolitan community and the second-largest city in Northwest Ohio.  We serve an eight-county region and provide comprehensive services to over 4,000 patients each day.  As one of only 45 members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, our physicians can consult with Mayo Clinic specialists to provide second opinions at no cost to patients.

BVHS Specialties: Allergy & Immunology, Cardiology, EMS & Ambulance Services, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Occupational Medicine, Physician Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pain Management, Palliative Care & Hospice, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Critical Care, Radiation Oncology, Rheumatology, Senior Care Services, Urgent Care, Urology and Wound Care.

• Hospital, 150-bed, 16-bed ICU, 18-bed CCU, Level III Trauma Center, Level III ODH Heart Care Center, 12-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit, 1,200 deliveries/year, Level II Special Care Nursery 32 weeks+
• Bluffton Hospital, 25-Findlay bed, specialty clinics, 24-hour ED, diagnostic services, outpatient surgery/procedures
• Findlay Surgery Center, freestanding facility, 4 ORs, 2 endoscopy suites, procedure rooms
• Four da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical Robots with da Vinci® Table Motion
• Cerner EMR integrated at inpatient and employed ambulatory settings
• Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval®
• ACS Surgical Quality Partner 2024 "Providing exceptional trauma care and surgical quality"
• American Heart Association, American Stroke Association Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers
• CMS Nursing Home “Five-Star Overall” & “5-Star Quality” ratings, Birchaven Village & Independence House
• Newsweek's Five-Year Champion "World's Best Hospitalists 2024" List, Blanchard Valley Hospital
• Newsweek’s "America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2024" List, Blanchard Valley Hospital
• Newsweek’s "America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2024" List, Findlay Surgery Center
• US News “High Performing” Distinction in Heart Attack Care
• Global Health Exchange “Best 50” healthcare supply chains in North America”
• SHPBest 2023 "Superior Performer" by Strategic Healthcare Programs for Patient Satisfaction, BVHS Bridge Home Health
• Chartis Center for Rural Health 2021 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital, Bluffton Hospital
• Joint Commission “Distinction of Acute Stroke Ready Certification”, Bluffton Hospital

CARDIAC AND VASCULAR SERVICES

• Emergency Cardiac Care
• Cardiac Catheterization
• Nuclear Medicine
• Vascular Testing
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Bluffton Hospital HeartCare Services
• Satellite Clinics available in surrounding areas

REHABILITATION PROGRAMS

• DOBUTamine Stress Echo
• Stress Echo
• Cardiolite Treadmill Stress Test

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list, it ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. It also remains in Tier 2 for primary care, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum. Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the college continues to advance its mission of education, discovery and community impact. With more than 2,700 faculty across 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments, and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Ohio State is shaping the future of academic medicine - locally, nationally and globally.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to be celebrating our 33rd consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 9 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and four selected as high performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 17 out of 22 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, arrhythmia, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer, spinal fusion, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

Our new hospital tower, scheduled to open in 2026, is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State. It’s designed to enhance a unified Ohio State Wexner Medical Center campus providing world-class patient care, leading-edge research and outstanding clinical training.

• 820 large, private rooms to elevate patient-centered care, nearly doubling the number of beds we have today
• Enhanced connections between the new inpatient hospital and the OSUCCC – James
• More than half an acre of terrace space and a quarter acre of green space for a small park
• 148 additional beds for patients of the OSUCCC – James
• 51 neonatal intensive care unit bassinets
• State-of-the-art diagnostic, treatment and inpatient service areas; imaging; operating rooms; and critical care and medical/surgical beds
  

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

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The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies.  Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition to  its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to Ohio State ATI in Wooster.