Physician – Division Chief, Vascular Surgery, Vein & Limb Care – Frederick Meijer Heart & Vascular Institute – Grand Rapids, MI

Physician – Division Chief, Vascular Surgery, Vein & Limb Care – Frederik Meijer Heart & Vascular Institute – Grand Rapids, Michigan

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan announces an exceptional opportunity for a nationally recognized physician leader to serve as the Division Chief, Vascular Surgery, Vein and Limb Care at the Frederik Meijer Heart and Vascular Institute (FMHVI).

The Division Chief will serve as an influential and highly visible leader and will execute the divisional strategy, vision, and clinical operations to promote the FMHVI as a premier institution and destination for heart and vascular care. The Division Chief will lead a talented team of surgeons, wound and vein specialists to further identify opportunities to improve quality, grow specialty services, and advance organizational initiatives including safety, inclusion, and accountability. The Division Chief will work closely with service line leaders in cardiology and cardiothoracic services to ensure coordinated planning and support for all related services and patient care initiatives. The Division Chief will foster collaborations and partner with programs and centers both regionally and nationally to extend the existing clinical excellence, research, and education in vascular surgery.

The Frederik Meijer Heart and Vascular Institute at Corewell Health offers a quaternary portfolio of programs and services from prevention to transplantation with a strong foundation on quality, service and excellence. Corewell Health’s Cardiovascular Health service line, consisting of nearly  1000 dedicated and highly skilled medical professionals and staff, includes FMHVI, an all-encompassing heart and vascular hospital with 12 operating rooms including 4 hybrid operating rooms, 9 catheterization labs, and 6 floors of patient rooms.  Currently, the Division of Vascular Surgery, Vein and Limb Care includes 14 physicians, over a dozen APPs, and a large office and operational staff.  This group  performs approximately 20,800 patient office visits, 1900 vascular operations, 1700 vein procedures, and 19000 imaging studies yearly.

Corewell Health Cardiovascular Health includes a robust, active and productive research program with 66 current and completed clinical trials.  The FMHVI houses multiple residencies and fellowships including Vascular Surgery Fellowship and Residency (0-5) programs. 

The successful candidate will be a nationally recognized vascular surgeon and physician leader with an outstanding track record of program development, provider recruitment, and advancing quality and service initiatives to achieve the highest quality patient care. Prior physician leadership experience in vascular surgery is required for this role. The individual will have strong interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other professionals to advance clinical programs, education and research. Board certification, the ability to obtain an unrestricted Michigan medical license and maintain a robust clinical practice in vascular surgery is required. The Division Chief will report to the Endowed Chair, FMHVI and Vice President of Cardiovascular Health. The successful candidate is eligible for academic rank in the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply.

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals) has been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals, which includes Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, and Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion. 

Butterworth Hospital offers a wide range of advanced medical, surgical and specialty care services that allow the urban campus in downtown Grand Rapids to serve as a major tertiary and quaternary referral center for West Michigan and beyond. These services include the only Regional Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center in West Michigan. Butterworth Hospital is a clinical leader in cardiovascular, cancer, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, neurosciences, trauma and emergency care services, among many others. 

About Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, boasting a vibrant downtown scene with hundreds of local restaurants and craft breweries. It is the economic and cultural hub of West Michigan, the fastest growing major city in Michigan, and one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest. A global canvas of creativity and community, Grand Rapids is home to ArtPrize, concert and theater venues, museums, Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, city owned parks, and is located just 30 minutes away from the beautiful west Michigan lakeshore. With a growing metro area population of over 1 million people, Grand Rapids has been recently identified by Forbes as the #1 best city to raise a family based on cost of living, housing affordability, commute, and education.  In 2022, US News ranked Grand Rapids 16th best place to live in the United States out of 150 metro areas. 

Corewell Health

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 65,000+ dedicated people—including more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,500 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members  Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org. 

Facility: Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

Visa Status: H1B Accepted

Qualifications

Primary Location

SITE - Musculoskeletal Center - 230 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Vascular Surgery - CHMG West

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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