Physician: Vascular Surgery Medical Director - Lake Forest, IL

Northwestern Medical Group (NMG) and Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute (BCVI) seek a full-time, Medical Director of Vascular Surgery in the North Region. Primary responsibilities include providing the full breadth of vascular surgery services in Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital and Grayslake Hospital. This position will be expected to provide comprehensive vascular care in the region and manage the non-invasive vascular laboratory. Expectations include service call, rounding and caring for pre-op and post-op patients in concert with the clinical team, and responding to local consultation requests and referrals. Preferred candidates will play a vital role in the growth and coordination of care and other distinctive programming throughout the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. This position will include an appointment as a Health System Clinician as an employed physician with the Northwestern Medical Group. Vascular surgeons in this position may participate in academic programs of the Feinberg School of Medicine, including educational programs (e.g., teaching service, training, preceptorship, mentoring, etc.) or research programs (e.g., participation in clinical trials, referring patients for clinical trials, etc.). Qualified candidates must have a strong background in clinical vascular and endovascular surgery, have completed an ACGME accredited vascular surgery fellowship program, are board certified in vascular surgery, and have at least three years post-fellowship experience as an attending vascular surgeon. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.