Physician - Vascular

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. Duties include:

• 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 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 documents own interventions and reviews appropriate health team documentation of patient treatment plans and involve the primary care provider when indicated to treat changes in the patient's condition.
• Recognizes complex situations that impact patient care and intervenes, using sound judgment, professional attitude, and appropriate channels.

A Professionally Rewarding Career

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.

Furthermore, our staff enjoys an 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).

Comprehensive Benefits

In addition to generous time off, CTVHCS provides a robust benefits package:

• Recruitment Incentive: May be authorized.
• Retirement Plans: Our staff can 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: We offer comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance, with many of these programs available into retirement.
• Licensure: Applicants must possess a full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory.
• CME Reimbursement: We provide an annual reimbursement of up to $1,000 for continuing medical education purposes.
• Malpractice Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with free liability protection and tail coverage included.
• Contract Flexibility: There are no significant restrictions on moonlighting, allowing you the flexibility to pursue additional opportunities.

Preferred Experience and Rewards

CTVHCS is in search of candidates who not only possess the required qualifications but also share our commitment to providing top-tier medical care to veterans. We are proud to offer a comprehensive total rewards package, which you can find more about here.

Life in Temple, Texas

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 a low cost of livingone of the lowest in the nation, as reported by the Council for Community and Economic Research.

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.

Take the Next Step

If you are a motivated Vascular Surgeon ready to make a significant difference in the lives of our veterans while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle in Temple, we invite you to reach out for more information. Please contact our dedicated Physician Recruiter, Corina Sanchez, at [email protected].

Join us at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, where your career can thrive while you serve those who served our country.