Surgery - Vascular Physician

Staff Vascular Surgeon

The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) is proud to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Staff Vascular Surgeon to join our esteemed team. Our facility, renowned for its commitment to serving our nation's veterans, offers a unique work environment that blends professional fulfillment with a supportive community atmosphere.

Job Description

• Provide direct patient care in outpatient clinic settings, inpatient units, cath lab, and operative care.
• Maintain professional competency, courtesy, and flexibility and provide the necessary services of this specialty.
• Perform all aspects of Vascular Surgery within approved credentials and privileges.
• Participate in program planning, objectives, policies, and standards essential to the delivery of quality care.
• Participate in all aspects of the Vascular selection.
• Manage patient workload within available staffing, which may include support of mid-levels, student, and resident education.
• Appropriately document own interventions and review appropriate health team documentation of patient treatment plans and involve the primary care provider when indicated to treat changes in the patient's condition.
• Recognize complex situations that impact patient care and intervene, using sound judgment, professional attitude, and appropriate channels.

As a Staff Vascular Surgeon at CTVHCS, you will be involved in providing high-quality, compassionate care to our veteran population. Your work schedule will be Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with rotating on-call, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. In addition to competitive salaries ranging from $350,000 to $400,000, we offer annual performance bonuses and regular salary increases that reflect your hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• Extensive Paid Time Off package that includes 50-55 days of annual paid leave. This consists of 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays each year, and a potential 5-day paid absence dedicated to Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Recruitment Incentive: May be authorized.
• Retirement Plans: Benefit from a traditional federal pension with just 5 years of vesting, in addition to a federal 401K plan that features contributions of up to 5% by the VA.
• Insurance Options: Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance, with many programs available into retirement.
• Licensure: Must possess a full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory.
• CME Reimbursement: Annual reimbursement of up to $1,000 for continuing medical education purposes.
• Malpractice Coverage: Free liability protection and tail coverage included.
• Contract Flexibility: No significant restrictions on moonlighting, allowing flexibility to pursue additional opportunities.

Community Overview

Located just 45 minutes north of Austin, Temple, Texas offers the perfect blend of a welcoming small-town atmosphere with the vibrant energy of a larger city. This rapidly growing area is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents, boasting scenic parks, family-friendly neighborhoods, and one of the lowest costs of living in the nation.

Temple offers a supportive community where professionals can thrive both inside and outside of work. For a deeper look at the opportunities and experiences waiting for you in Temple, visit templetx.gov.