Chief Vascular Surgery Opportunity

Company: Charleston Area Medical Center
Location: Charleston
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

The Charleston Area Medical Center Institute of Academic Medicine (CAMC IAM)/West Virginia University (WVU) - Charleston Division is seeking a visionary clinical and academic leader for the position of Chief of Vascular Surgery. CAMC is the largest teaching hospital in southern West Virginia. West Virginia University Charleston Division is one of the oldest regional campuses in the US, supporting hundreds of health professions learners. The position will provide strategic and administrative leadership of the Division of Vascular Surgery. The Chief will be lead initiatives that support excellence in patient care, quality improvement, research and education and growth of the Division. This includes supporting the ACGME accredited vascular surgery fellowship and integrated vascular surgery residency programs. The full-time position reports to the Chair of the Department of Surgery and offers a competitive compensation package and exceptional benefit options, including significant protected time for administrative and academic effort. Applicants must be board certified in Vascular Surgery and eligible for licensure in the state of West Virginia. Candidates must have a minimum of five years of leadership experience with evidence of progressive responsibility within the Division or Department in a teaching hospital/health system or academic medical center. The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a residency or fellowship Program Director or Associate Program Director and an established record of academic achievement. As a winner of the National Baldrige Quality Award, CAMC is nationally recognized for its progressive and innovative practices and quality care. CAMC is a 958-bed academic medical center and is southern West Virginia's top health care provider with four hospitals and over 700 physicians on staff as well as a workforce of over 8,000 employees. Serving a primary and secondary service area of 12 counties with a population of over 560,000, CAMC serves approximately 30% of the state's population. CAMC is part of the Vandalia Health System, which also includes Mon Health, the parent company of Mon Health Medical Center, Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital and Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital in the northern part of the state. Charleston is the state capital of WV and is recognized as the cultural, recreational and business center of the State. Located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains at the confluence of the Kanawha and Elk rivers, Charleston offers cultural diversity and amenities of a metropolitan area in a safe and family-friendly environment. Within easy driving distance to numerous venues offering access to extraordinary four-season outdoor activities, the area has many beautiful hiking trails, ski resorts, public parks, and state and national forests for the outdoor enthusiast. Interested candidates should forward a copy of their curriculum vitae and a supplemental cover letter to . Charleston Area Medical Center is committed to building a diverse community of faculty and encourages applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, veteran or ability status. West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity

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