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Vascular Surgeon – VA Northern California Health Care System (Mather/Sacramento, CA)
Department of Veterans Affairs – Veterans Health Administration
The VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is actively recruiting a Board‑Certified/Board‑Eligible Vascular Surgeon to join our Surgical Service at the Sacramento VA Medical Center, located in Mather, California. This is an outstanding opportunity to serve America’s Veterans while practicing high‑quality, patient‑centered vascular care within a collaborative, resource‑rich federal healthcare environment.
Position Overview
The Vascular Surgeon provides comprehensive vascular surgical care, including open and endovascular procedures, outpatient clinic services, inpatient consults, and participation in multidisciplinary case discussions. The surgeon will work within an integrated team of surgical subspecialists, interventional radiology, cardiology, anesthesia, and advanced practice providers to deliver evidence‑based care for Veteran patients with complex vascular conditions.
Major Duties
Live and work in the beautiful Sacramento region, close to Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and the Sierra Nevada. Enjoy a thriving metro area with excellent schools, recreation, culture, and year‑round outdoor activities.
Kelly A. De Boer
Supervisor, Physician/Provider Recruitment
Department of Veterans Affairs – Veterans Health Administration
The VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is actively recruiting a Board‑Certified/Board‑Eligible Vascular Surgeon to join our Surgical Service at the Sacramento VA Medical Center, located in Mather, California. This is an outstanding opportunity to serve America’s Veterans while practicing high‑quality, patient‑centered vascular care within a collaborative, resource‑rich federal healthcare environment.
Position Overview
The Vascular Surgeon provides comprehensive vascular surgical care, including open and endovascular procedures, outpatient clinic services, inpatient consults, and participation in multidisciplinary case discussions. The surgeon will work within an integrated team of surgical subspecialists, interventional radiology, cardiology, anesthesia, and advanced practice providers to deliver evidence‑based care for Veteran patients with complex vascular conditions.
Major Duties
- Provide full spectrum vascular surgery services, including open and minimally invasive procedures
- Perform outpatient evaluations, longitudinal care, and postoperative follow‑up
- Staff the Vascular Clinic and serve as an expert consultant for inpatient and emergency cases
- Interpret vascular studies and collaborate closely with vascular lab staff
- Participate in quality improvement, peer review, and surgical service meetings
- Provide resident teaching and serve as faculty in partnership with academic affiliates
- Share in call responsibilities in coordination with Surgical Service leadership
- Ensure compliance with VHA standards, documentation requirements, and patient safety protocols
- U.S. citizenship required
- MD or DO degree from accredited institution
- Board‑Certified/Board‑Eligible in Vascular Surgery
- Eligible for full and unrestricted medical license
- Fellowship training in Vascular Surgery required
- Experience with both open and endovascular procedures strongly preferred
- Competitive salary with annual performance bonus
- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligible (student loan repayment)
- Up to 55 days of paid time off annually
- Federal pension with 5‑year vesting and federal 401(k) with matching
- Malpractice coverage with tail provided at no cost
- No overhead, billing, or insurance burdens
- Stable federal employment and work‑life balance
Live and work in the beautiful Sacramento region, close to Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and the Sierra Nevada. Enjoy a thriving metro area with excellent schools, recreation, culture, and year‑round outdoor activities.
Kelly A. De Boer
Supervisor, Physician/Provider Recruitment