Division Chief of Vascular Surgery

About Dell Medical School
As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the health learning system.

About The Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
The Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Dell Medical School works to provide exceptional cardiovascular and thoracic care in Central Texas and beyond. Through collaborative research across The University of Texas at Austin and training programs that empower aspiring surgeons, the department strives to define the future of cardiovascular care. The faculty includes board-certified surgeons and national leaders in surgeons who treat a wide range of complex heart and vascular diseases.

About the Chief of Vascular Surgery Position
The Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is currently recruiting a Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon to lead the Section of Vascular Surgery. Offering an exceptional opportunity, we are searching for a Chief of the Section to lead our growing team of five vascular surgeons and five advanced practice providers in a clinic-based academic program with remarkable prospects in clinical practice, research, and teaching.  The ideal candidate should possess excellent clinical and technical skills, have exceptional leadership qualities, and have a collaborative approach to patient care. The Division Chief will recruit and retain faculty; manage program development and growth; build regional referral programs, set strategic direction for the division and align goals with institutional objectives.

The selected candidate will lead our expanding Vascular Surgery Division and will have the opportunity to engage in a robust clinical practice covering the full spectrum of vascular diseases. This includes complex aortic interventions, limb-salvage procedures, and comprehensive care for venous disorders. In addition to advanced endovascular and open surgical expertise, a strong track record in managing complex aortic pathology is highly desired.  Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Vascular Surgery and must have completed an accredited vascular surgery fellowship or integrated residency.

The role also includes significant involvement in medical student education and general surgery resident training, with active participation in GME activities expected.

Essential Functions

• Provide comprehensive vascular care, including both open and endovascular procedures-across a clinical system encompassing Dell Seton Medical Center (Level I trauma center), Ascension Seton Medical Center, two suburban Level II trauma hospitals with busy vascular surgery practices, and Dell Children's Hospital.
• Foster a culture that prioritizes faculty success, enhances satisfaction and retention, and supports the growth of both academic and clinical activities.
• Ensure the division consistently meets or exceeds benchmarked quality standards across clinical outcomes, operational processes, patient experience, and overall quality rankings.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care, participating in on-call coverage, staffing outpatient clinics, managing perioperative patients, and responding to daily consultation requests.
• Demonstrate expertise in building and maintaining strong internal and external relationships, with a proven track record of collaborating effectively with academic partners, physicians, consultants, diverse management teams, and affiliated partners to implement clinical programs and advance quality initiatives.
• Actively contribute to the education of medical students and general surgery residents.
• Engage in clinical research, quality improvement, and scholarly activities.
• Promote an environment of scientific inquiry by collaborating with trainees, researchers, and multidisciplinary colleagues within Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with referring physicians, hospitals, and ancillary care providers in Austin and Central Texas.
• Assist in developing the data and evaluation infrastructure needed to routinely assess clinical quality metrics and patient outcomes.
• Participate fully in departmental activities and comply with all departmental policies and expectations.

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Why Join Our Team
We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school;
• Current Board certification in Vascular Surgery (or board eligible)
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas (or the ability to obtain prior to appointment);
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment;
• Outstanding clinical teaching skills;
• Innovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence;
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills;
• Eligible for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank in the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Dell Medical School at UT Austin.

Preferred:

• Experience delivering care through a multidisciplinary team; as well as an interest in driving scientific inquiry and clinical/translational research.

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