What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vascular Surgeon position at Geisinger?
This role offers full-spectrum vascular surgery in a tertiary and quaternary referral center, with active involvement in education and scholarship.
GMC houses a mature academic vascular surgery program with 7 full-time vascular surgeons and 7 advanced practice providers. Geisinger has maintained ACGME accreditation for its Vascular Fellowship since 1991 and launched an Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency in 2023, graduating three vascular trainees annually.
The vascular service operates in two dedicated hybrid ORs with additional open vascular OR access and serves as a regional referral center supported by seven medical helicopters.
Clinical Scope
- Complex thoracic, abdominal, and thoracoabdominal endovascular aortic interventions (including TAMBE)
- Open aortic surgery
- Advanced cerebrovascular interventions, including carotid stenting
- Complex lower-extremity revascularization and limb salvage
Early-career faculty are supported in developing high-volume practices with mentorship and access to complex referrals.
Responsibilities
- Provide full-spectrum vascular surgical care (inpatient and outpatient)
- Participate in shared call
- Teach and mentor vascular residents, fellows, general surgery residents, and medical students
- Engage in academic activity aligned with individual interests
Geisinger provides strong infrastructure for outcomes research, quality improvement, clinical trials, and device-based innovation, with access to large integrated datasets and institutional research support.
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited vascular surgery training program
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Vascular Surgery
- Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure
Academic Rank, Compensation, and Benefits
Appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, commensurate with experience. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and strong institutional support for academic development.