Section Chief, Vascular Surgery in charming Providence, RI

Join our respected Providence VA Medical Center as Section Chief of Vascular Surgery, where you'll provide high-quality care to Veterans and mentor the next generation of physicians.

Position Highlights

• This role offers a balanced clinical workload, including OR time (non-cardiac cases), outpatient clinic, inpatient rounding, emergency room consultation, vascular study interpretation, and protected administrative time for leadership duties.


• Monday–Friday, daytime hours (compressed schedule possible), limited shared call


• Lead a section within a comprehensive hospital environment including dedicated Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality, comprehensive care to our Veterans


• Opportunity to teach and supervise surgery residents and medical students


• Potential for academic appointment with Brown University School of Medicine


• Recruitment/relocation incentive opportunity!


• Student loan reimbursement available (up to $200,000 over 5 years)


• Base salary, plus opportunity for performance incentive

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off: 50–55 days annually, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 5 days of paid CME leave. Additional paid parental leave opportunity of up to 12 weeks.


• Retirement Benefits: A traditional federal pension with five-year vesting, plus a 401(k)-style Thrift Savings Plan with up to 5% VA matching contributions.


• Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive federal health, dental, vision, and term life insurance plans—many portable into retirement.


• Malpractice Protection: Free liability coverage, including full tail coverage.

Living in Providence, RI

Providence offers the energy of a major city with the ease and affordability of a small one — home to an acclaimed food scene, a vibrant arts and culture community anchored by Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design, and historic, walkable neighborhoods, all within an hour of Boston and the New England coast.

Ready to lead?

Please submit your CV to Candace.Fitzgerald@va.gov for questions or to express interest in this rewarding opportunity.

Make a difference. Advance your career. Apply now to join our team serving America's Veterans!