New! Vascular Surgery opportunity in Newton, GA

Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon

Position Summary

Piedmont Heart is recruiting a Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon to serve as the clinical leader of the Vascular Surgery program at Piedmont Newton. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and expanding vascular services, increasing program volume, and enhancing our regional presence as a destination for advanced cardiovascular care.

This physician will support a high-volume patient care environment focused on delivering exceptional clinical outcomes through comprehensive cardiovascular and vascular treatment options. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellence in patient care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and program growth through innovation and quality-driven care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Vascular Surgery program at Piedmont Newton.
• Grow vascular and endovascular service lines and strengthen regional market presence between Rockdale and Newton
• Provide comprehensive vascular surgical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with cardiovascular specialists, interventionalists, and referring physicians to deliver coordinated patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support outcome-driven patient care strategies.
• Work closely within the Heart Institute to build on the infrastructure of a system-wide vascular network
• Contribute to program development, physician education, and community outreach initiatives

Clinical Expertise

The ideal candidate should be proficient in a broad spectrum of vascular procedures, including but not limited to:

• Open and minimally invasive endovascular procedures
• Endovascular aortic interventions
• Surgical procedures, including endarterectomy and bypass grafting
• Dialysis access Management of vascular disease and emergent vascular conditions

Program Highlights

Piedmont Heart is a nationally recognized destination for high-quality cardiovascular care, distinguished by:

• Advanced cardiovascular and vascular treatment options
• Personalized, patient-centered care
• Integrated and comprehensive cardiovascular services
• Innovation, research, and clinical excellence
• Management of complex and challenging cardiovascular conditions

Piedmont Newton will participate as part of a Level 1 Vascular Emergency Program providing system-wide care for seamless, expert care for patients presenting with:

• Acute aortic syndromes
• Acute limb ischemia
• Pulmonary embolism

When necessary, patients may be transferred to Piedmont Atlanta Hospital for definitive evaluation, advanced intervention, and ongoing management within one of the region's leading cardiovascular programs.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• 5 years + experience
• Board Certification in Vascular Surgery
• Eligibility for or current unrestricted Georgia medical license
• Demonstrated expertise in open and endovascular vascular procedures
• Commitment to quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and program growth
• Strong leadership and collaborative skills
• Desire to be on the forefront of a developing program within a mature heart and vascular program.

Why Piedmont Heart?

Piedmont Heart has helped shape the healthcare landscape through clinical innovation, research, and a commitment to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care. Physicians joining our team become part of an integrated network dedicated to improving patient outcomes while advancing the future of cardiovascular medicine.

Join Piedmont Heart at Piedmont Newton and help lead the next chapter of vascular excellence in one of Georgia's premier cardiovascular programs.

Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit health system and a recognized leader in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Across Georgia, Piedmont serves communities representing 85% of the state's population through 27 hospitals, 113 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations, and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. With nearly 50,000 caregivers and more than 4.5 million patients served, Piedmont offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a growing, mission-driven organization committed to making a positive difference in every life we touch.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are able to sponsor visa waivers.

For immediate consideration, please submit your CV to Christian M. Hendricks at Christian.Hendricks@piedmont.org

Piedmont Newton Hospital is a 97-bed, acute-care, community hospital in Covington, Georgia offering 24-hour emergency services, women's services and general medical/surgical services. Serving Newton County and surrounding communities for more than 60 years, Piedmont Newton Hospital offers high-quality, patient-centered care. As a not-for-profit organization, hospital earnings go directly back into maintaining and improving services and facilities, and to educational outreach.

Key Facts:

• Located in Newton County, Georgia
• Staffed by over 600 employees and a medical staff of over 250 physicians
• Provides 24-hour emergency services plus all major medical, surgical and diagnostic care, including:
  • Cardiac Services
  • Diagnostic Imaging Services
  • Heart & Lung Care
    • Cardiac Rehabilitation
    • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Women’s Services
    • 6-bed Special Care Nursery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Sleep Center
  • Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center
    • Ostomy Management
  • Diabetes Management
  • Outpatient Services
  • Surgical Services
  • Rehabilitation Services

As a Certified Quality Breast Center, Piedmont Newton Hospital is on the leading edge with a Nurse Navigation Program.

It's Time to Get Better

Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit health system and a recognized leader in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Across Georgia, Piedmont serves communities representing 85% of the state’s population through 27 hospitals, 113 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations, and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. With nearly 50,000 caregivers and more than 4.5 million patients served, Piedmont offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a growing, mission-driven organization committed to making a positive difference in every life we touch.  

At Piedmont, we believe it's always time to get better.

Time to build on our reputation of excellence and enhance our services to deliver a whole new level of compassionate care, and time for discovering new treatment options while providing technology and tools that give patients the information they need - and the voice they deserve in choosing their healthcare.

Of course, the power of technology will never replace the power of a personal touch. That's why at Piedmont, we build long-term patient relationships and strong connections within our communities. What started as a single hospital a century ago has grown into an integrated healthcare system of 11 hospitals and close to 100 physician and specialist offices across greater Atlanta and North Georgia.

Piedmont’s purpose to make a positive difference in every life we touch is our Promise, and it governs our delivery of holistic patient-centric care. And we keep this promise every day. From our patients and their families, to our employees, volunteers, vendors and communities – making a positive difference is not just what we do, it’s who we are. Our team is committed to a common set of priorities aimed at creating a one-of-a-kind experience that always puts the patient first.

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