Physician - Surgery, Vascular Surgeon – Blanchard Valley Health System (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

The Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Diseases and Surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a vascular surgeon for our regional partner location at Blanchard Valley Health System.

Position Overview
Blanchard Valley Health System Cardiovascular Care is building upon the heart care services we provide by expanding our cardiology programs and services to include vascular surgery!  This is an excellent opportunity to build and grow in practice along with our interventional and noninvasive cardiologists, experienced nurse practitioners and full support team. The position offers robust medical and surgical subspecialty support, surgery tie-in dedicated OR, and experienced support staff.

Job Description

• Provide licensed medical care including medical care including diagnosis, treatment (inclusive of surgery or pre/post-surgical care where appropriate), case management, and clinical research
• Manage complex and sometimes unpredictable situations
• Direct and provide direct and indirect patient care services in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Conduct ambulatory clinics; interviews, obtain and review the medical history of patients
• Perform physical examinations to access medical or surgical needs
• Order special procedures, diagnostic testing, and other ancillary services; respond to consultation requests
• Determine, prescribe, and implement treatment plans and/or medications required; document all services and instructions provided in the medical record
• Educate patients and promote wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials, resources, and services to patients and their families
• Respond and maintain open communication with referring physicians
• Ensure continuing medical educational requirements are met; participate in department, college, medical center, and university committees and other service activities
• Perform other duties and /or call assignments as defined by the Chair or his/her designee
• Perform surgical procedures where assigned
• Serve as preceptor and provide bedside training of residents, fellows, medical students, undergraduate and graduate students, nursing staff, and other allied health medical professionals

Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), board certified or board eligible in specialization required.
• State of Ohio and DEA licensure
• Competency in technical, clinical and surgical skills (where appropriate), cognitive and interpersonal skills required to serve those patients
• Practice within the established Medical Center and Physician’s standards of practice (policies, procedures, protocols), and adhere to key results areas of the Medical Center

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday [click this link to apply]. Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Tiffany Bauman, MBA | Physician and Faculty Recruitment Tiffany.Bauman@osumc.edu

About Findlay, Ohio
Just South of Lake Erie sits the bustling midsized city of Findlay – the second-largest city in Northwest Ohio. Thanks to its affordability, robust and growing economy, recreational opportunities for all ages, outstanding school systems and family-friendly environment, Findlay has been ranked #1 Micropolitan in the U.S. ten years and running. Downtown boasts one-of-a-kind eateries, breweries, boutiques and a pedestrian-friendly Main Street, as well as venues for live music and productions at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts and the Fort Findlay Playhouse, community events such as Oktoberfest, Boogie on the Block, Rally in the Alley, ArtWalk, and more - all while enjoying a beverage within the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).

Are You Ready for Findlay, Ohio?

• #1 Micropolitan in U.S. 10 consecutive years and counting
• Located on I-75, 45 minutes south of Toledo and I-80, close to major metro and airports
• Community of higher education, health care, business, retail and agriculture
• Ten public school districts in Hancock County, including Findlay City School and private school options
• Major employers Marathon Petroleum Corp., Cooper Tire & Rubber/Goodyear, Whirlpool Corp., Ball Corp.

International businesses and distribution centers with enterprises from 9 different countries

Blanchard Valley Health System
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is more than a hospital.  It’s the way we bring our values – Integrity, Compassion, Skill, Collaboration, Innovation & Humor – to life.  BVHS is a nonprofit, integrated regional health system based in Findlay, a unique micropolitan community and the second-largest city in Northwest Ohio.  We serve an eight-county region and provide comprehensive services to over 4,000 patients each day.  As one of only 45 members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, our physicians can consult with Mayo Clinic specialists to provide second opinions at no cost to patients.

BVHS Specialties: Allergy & Immunology, Cardiology, EMS & Ambulance Services, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Occupational Medicine, Physician Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pain Management, Palliative Care & Hospice, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Critical Care, Radiation Oncology, Rheumatology, Senior Care Services, Urgent Care, Urology and Wound Care.

• Hospital, 150-bed, 16-bed ICU, 18-bed CCU, Level III Trauma Center, Level III ODH Heart Care Center, 12-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit, 1,200 deliveries/year, Level II Special Care Nursery 32 weeks+
• Bluffton Hospital, 25-Findlay bed, specialty clinics, 24-hour ED, diagnostic services, outpatient surgery/procedures
• Findlay Surgery Center, freestanding facility, 4 ORs, 2 endoscopy suites, procedure rooms
• Four da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical Robots with da Vinci® Table Motion
• Cerner EMR integrated at inpatient and employed ambulatory settings
• Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval®
• ACS Surgical Quality Partner 2024 "Providing exceptional trauma care and surgical quality"
• American Heart Association, American Stroke Association Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers
• CMS Nursing Home “Five-Star Overall” & “5-Star Quality” ratings, Birchaven Village & Independence House
• Newsweek's Five-Year Champion "World's Best Hospitalists 2024" List, Blanchard Valley Hospital
• Newsweek’s "America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2024" List, Blanchard Valley Hospital
• Newsweek’s "America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2024" List, Findlay Surgery Center
• US News “High Performing” Distinction in Heart Attack Care
• Global Health Exchange “Best 50” healthcare supply chains in North America”
• SHPBest 2023 "Superior Performer" by Strategic Healthcare Programs for Patient Satisfaction, BVHS Bridge Home Health
• Chartis Center for Rural Health 2021 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital, Bluffton Hospital
• Joint Commission “Distinction of Acute Stroke Ready Certification”, Bluffton Hospital

CARDIAC AND VASCULAR SERVICES

• Emergency Cardiac Care
• Cardiac Catheterization
• Nuclear Medicine
• Vascular Testing
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Bluffton Hospital HeartCare Services
• Satellite Clinics available in surrounding areas

REHABILITATION PROGRAMS

• DOBUTamine Stress Echo
• Stress Echo
• Cardiolite Treadmill Stress Test

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

• For the 31st consecutive year, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has been ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list.
• This year, we’re proud to say that the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center remains #1 in Columbus, the second Best Hospital in Ohio and has been nationally ranked in 10 specialties.
• In 2023, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center earned a spot in the Top 100 on the Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers for the third consecutive year.
• Our unparalleled benefits package includes retirement, medical and dental plans, malpractice, conference/vacation and tuition reimbursement for qualifying dependents.
• The College of Medicine at OSUWMC offers a unique and highly active mentorship program geared toward career advancement of new faculty members.

• We promote and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and continue to be ranked on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. 
• The Ohio State University along with its academic partner the Wexner Medical Center are located in Columbus, Ohio, the state capitol and the 14^th largest city in the United States.
• From historic communities and suburban living to college crowds and nightlife, Columbus is a friendly Midwestern town with metropolitan style.
• With easy commutes and low cost of living relative to comparable metropolitan areas.  Central Ohio has a temperate climate where fall and spring delight while summers are not too oppressively hot or humid and winters are not too cold or snowy.
• The city is renowned for its leading technological companies, vast academic resources, thriving industry, an eclectic mix of entertainment, dining and shopping, and easily accessible opportunities for sports and recreation for participants and fans alike.
• The university and medical center are home to an exciting, growth-oriented culture of innovation and discovery.

Together, these entities have established a bold vision to ensure that the university will be among the leading public universities in the nation for research and creative expression to address critical societal challenges and that the medical center will pioneer breakthrough health care solutions to improve peoples’ lives.

For more information about Columbus, please visit https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/careers/about-columbus