Cleveland Clinic Florida - Division Chair, Vascular Surgery

Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute seeks a Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon to lead the Vascular Surgery program in the Florida region and serve as the Cleveland Clinic Division Chair of Vascular Surgery. The Florida Division Chair will report to the Enterprise Chair, Vascular Surgery (Cleveland Clinic's Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute).  The Department of Vascular Surgery is comprised of 28 members covering 8 hospitals in Northeastern Ohio and 4 in Florida.  The Florida vascular program cares for patients at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health (Martin North in Martin County and Tradition Hospital in Port St. Lucie), Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital in Weston and Cleveland Clinic Indian River hospital in Vero Beach.  The Division Chair will be tasked to manage surgeons and vascular medicine physicians and grow the program in Southeastern Florida. The primary practice locations for this position will be Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital located in Stuart, FL and Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital, located in Port St. Lucie, FL.

We seek a candidate with a minimum of five years surgical experience with expertise in the surgical and endovascular treatment of all aspects of vascular disease including carotid, aortic, lower extremity, dialysis, venous disease, and shares a passion for quality, innovation, and teamwork. Cleveland Clinic offers an outstanding practice environment for vascular surgeons.  The leader will be tasked with solidifying the group practice, mentoring junior surgeons, expanding the breadth of services offered and leading quality outcomes initiatives.  In the future, the leader will have the opportunity to participate in the possible development of vascular surgery training programs in Florida.

This position commands a competitive salary enhanced by an attractive benefits package including medical malpractice coverage and a collegial work environment.

Experience desired:

• Track record of positive interpersonal engagement across
• Embrace the clinical culture of Patients First and focus on Access, Quality, Safety and Patient Experience
• Strong leadership skills and experience in successfully managing and mentoring physicians and other caregivers
• Outstanding communication skills to foster alignment with the Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, in Ohio and Florida, with emphasis on programming; aligning with program metrics
• Record of success identifying philanthropic opportunities and cultivating key relationships

Key responsibilities will include:

• Grow and develop educational programs
• Expand the local and regional outreach
• Develop regional alliances/networks and actively participate in CC Florida strategic planning
• Build academic programs that will be differentiating in the South Florida market

Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital are located in Martin County, with Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital in St. Lucie County. Cleveland Clinic Martin Health offers a continuum of care including preventive, primary and acute hospital care, as well as cancer and cardiac care, wellness and rehabilitation services. Its approximately 4,500 caregivers and 600 affiliated physicians provide care at 13 different locations in Martin and St. Lucie counties. Martin Health has been recognized for high-quality care, including certification from The Joint Commission for stroke care, orthopedic care and patient blood management. Its cancer program received accreditation with commendation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons and has received national accreditation for breast cancer care. Situated on Florida’s beautiful southeast coast, Cleveland Clinic Martin Health is within easy driving distance of South Florida locations such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, as well as Orlando. Martin County’s school district is annually considered one of the best in the state, and the city of Port St. Lucie has been named one of the safest cities in Florida. Lined with miles of beaches, Martin and St. Lucie counties are perfectly suited for the physician looking to settle into a truly special, family-oriented and relaxing community while working within a world-class health system.

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital 

Weston Hospital is a not-for-profit, multi-specialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. It has been named South Florida’s No. 1 ranked hospital three years in a row by U.S. News and World Report and is recognized as a top health system in Florida. An integral part of Cleveland Clinic, Weston Hospital has more than 250 physicians with expertise in 55 specialties. They provide outstanding patient care based on the principles of cooperation, compassion, and innovation. It has received designation as a comprehensive stroke center, is an accredited comprehensive bariatric surgery center and is a Level 4 epilepsy center. Its cancer program is accredited by the Commission on Cancer from the American College of Surgeons, and Weston Hospital has received accreditation as a breast center of excellence and for its rectal cancer program. Weston provides a good balance for families, with the peace and quiet of suburbia, a year-round outdoor lifestyle, and outstanding A-rated schools. It is close to the greater Fort Lauderdale area which has an abundance of diverse neighborhoods, vibrant culture, and sense of community. It also offers plenty of sun, palm trees, and outdoor activities. 

About the Cleveland Clinic Florida Region

For more than 100 years, Cleveland Clinic has been committed to the improvements in patient care, enhancements in medical education and breakthroughs in medical research. The tradition continues with Cleveland Clinic Florida. The Cleveland Clinic Florida region is a nonprofit, multi-specialty healthcare provider that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. The Florida region now includes Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin Tradition Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, with five hospitals and numerous outpatient centers in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties. The Florida region is an integral part of Cleveland Clinic, where providing outstanding patient care is based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Physicians at Cleveland Clinic are experts in the treatment of complex conditions that are difficult to diagnose.

Interested candidates, please submit CV and cover letter with your application.

For more than 100 years, Cleveland Clinic has been committed to the improvements in patient care, enhancements in medical education and breakthroughs in medical research. The tradition continues with Cleveland Clinic Florida. The Cleveland Clinic Florida region is a nonprofit, multi-specialty healthcare provider that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. The Florida region now includes Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin Tradition Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, with five hospitals and numerous outpatient centers in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties. The Florida region is an integral part of Cleveland Clinic, where providing outstanding patient care is based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Physicians at Cleveland Clinic are experts in the treatment of complex conditions that are difficult to diagnose.

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