Description

Section Chief of Peripheral Vascular Surgery

Providence VA Medical Center

Providence, Rhode Island

The VA Providence Healthcare System seeks a permanent, full-time Section Chief of Peripheral Vascular Surgery.

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (compressed schedule available).
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive available up to 25% may be available for qualified candidates.
• VA Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Eligible: EDRP is a student loan reimbursement program valued at up to $200,000. Eligibility requirements apply. Learn more at: https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/EDRP.pdf

This acute-care facility operates 24/7. While most schedules are daytime, evening, night, weekend, and on-call duties may be required depending on patient and facility needs.

We provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care to Veterans in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. A coordinated care model ensures personalized care across 32 subspecialty clinics. The Medical Center's Ambulatory Care Program is supported by a general medical, surgical, and psychiatric inpatient facility fully accredited by The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (TJC). The medical center delivers a broad range of services in medicine, surgery, and behavioral sciences and is currently operating 73 Beds.

Section Chief Responsibilities:

• Maintains professional, technical, and administrative competencies to lead the section and respond to clinical needs. Patient population ranges from age 18 through geriatric.
• Upholds high clinical and ethical standards; actively teaches residents and medical students; supports Medical Center and Surgical Service missions.
• Provides inpatient and outpatient diagnosis, care, and treatment; promotes highquality care; supervises and teaches trainees; and participates in quality management activities.
• Oversees section operations, including monitoring and evaluating care quality, appropriateness of treatment, and clinical performance of privileged staff.
• When involved in direct patient care or when supervising same: Demonstrates expertise in patient examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, emergency effectiveness, patient management, consultation, education, specialty skills, dictation, and documentation.
• Sustains high teaching standards via direct patient care, procedures, and clinical interpretation in the OR Suite, Vascular Surgery Clinic, and inpatient units. Supervises residents through observation and performance evaluations.
• Precepts medical students and teaches courses, when applicable, at Brown University School of Medicine.
• Potential opportunities to work with affiliates at Brown University Health.

Requirements:

• The applicant must be Board Certified or Board Eligible.
• U.S. Citizenship: While open to U.S. Citizens, non-citizens may be considered when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
• Education: M.D. or D.O. (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license.
• Preferred (not required): Completion of an integrated Vascular Surgery residency or fellowship.

Benefits: In addition to competitive pay, generous leave, and liability protection, the VA provides robust benefits and retirement plans—without employment contracts or moonlighting restrictions. For details, visit: https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026-Total-Rewards-MD-Podiatrist-Dentist-VA-Career.pdf           

Why Rhode Island?

• Affordable & Vibrant: Lower cost of living than many regional cities; lively downtown; excellent restaurants, bars, and community events.
• Cultural & Educational Hub: Home to Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design, offering rich cultural and academic resources.
• Diverse & Welcoming Community: A culturally diverse community with a strong sense of connection.
• Convenient Location: Robust transportation; quick access to beaches, parks, and New England attractions.

VA Providence Healthcare System does not discriminate in employment and follows federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

To apply:

Please e-mail your letter of interest and updated CV to:

VHAPROProvidenceSurgicalMDSearch@va.gov