Job Details

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a visionary and collaborative academic physician leader to serve as the next Division Director of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery within the Department of Surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Enterprise Physician Leader for Vascular Surgery to take a major role in developing and overseeing vascular surgery clinical activities in an integrated model for the Jefferson Health Enterprise.

As Division Director, the successful candidate will report to the Chair of the Department of Surgery and will provide direct oversight of the Division’s 5 full-time vascular surgeons, Advanced Practice Clinicians, and Fellows along with its clinical portfolio, ensuring that state-of-the-art clinical care is provided. The Division Director will also support the growth and development of the Division’s faculty, and the continued development of the department’s clinical research portfolio. They will ensure an outstanding clinical educational experience for the department’s medical students, residents and fellows, assuring that the department is able to attract top talent in recruitment of faculty and trainees.

The Division Director will also serve on the Executive Committee of the Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute working closely with the Institute Director, Dr. Joseph Bavaria. As a member of the executive committee, they will serve as the strategic lead in determining how vascular surgery is delivered across Jefferson Hospitals and practice sites. In addition, they will be critical in driving transformational change and growth of vascular surgery services at Jefferson Health by guiding strategy, overseeing implementation, and monitoring performance

Job Description

Clinical and Academic Leadership:

• Provide oversight of the Division’s clinical portfolio, directing provider assignments for 5 vascular surgeons (Jefferson University Physicians) and several Advanced Practice Clinicians and fellows to ensure the coverage of clinical needs at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals (TJUH). They will initiate and recognize effective communication and participation between the hospital, faculty, and referring physicians.
• Work with the Department Chairs and Division Directors in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner to create a college-wide culture of shared priorities and accountability that fosters the development of inter-departmental activities and programs for patient care, research, and teaching.

• Identify, monitor, and improve the quality of patient care, including a focus on patient satisfaction.
• Conduct Division meetings that address quality, risk management, and other related issues.
• Promote the function of the Division as part of an integrated, multi-specialty group practice, including engaging in and requiring faculty to pursue collaboration in care delivery and strategic planning.
• Conduct all necessary and appropriate administrative activities with respect to the Division at TJUH in connection with the clinical activities of the Department and the education of TJUH residents and fellows.

• Work with the department chair to develop a comprehensive departmental and divisional strategic plan with clearly defined priorities aligned with Sidney Kimmel Medical College’s (SKMC) overall goals. It should include action plans to drive implementation, as well as an accountability framework with clearly communicated roles and responsibilities, timelines, and performance measures to track progress and maintain focus.
• Guide the integration of teaching, research, scholarship, and service with community partners.
• Drive community engagement through outreach to community groups with the goal of understanding and responding to the health needs of the community through education, advocacy, partnership, and program development.
• Serve as the Enterprise Physician Leader for Vascular Surgery

Recruitment, Workforce Planning, and Development:

• Create a supportive and unified environment through increased divisional engagement. Continuously communicate direction and generate support during times of change.
• Advance cultural diversity, gender equity, and inclusiveness through the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of faculty and academic staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Ensure equity in the promotion and award of faculty and staff salaries and total compensation.
• Ensure that recruitment practices attract the best candidates, selection processes comply with university policies, and that hires are made in a timely manner and within budget.
• Oversee workforce planning that strategically aligns head count and talent management with growth objectives. Maintain sufficient awareness of future workforce gaps and develop talent pipelines to address them.
• Support the continued development of faculty and staff. Oversee the Division’s CME activities. Establish and communicate expectations and goals. Provide regular feedback to faculty/staff including recognition, coaching, and counseling. Conduct annual performance reviews and evaluations.

Research:

• Promote faculty mentorship in research, encourage interdisciplinary research collaboration and shared resources, and promote integrative approaches to scholarly endeavors that involve partnering with the community to address the evolving needs of patients through discovery and applying research into meaningful clinical practice.
• Establish and maintain a Divisional infrastructure that supports extramural grant activity. Provide resources to facilitate the acquisition of new external funding from grants and contracts by faculty.

• Provide oversight of the Division’s research portfolio. Identify, monitor, and report the quality of the Division’s research. Maintain records of accomplishments.

Education & Training:

• Work with the Department Chair and other Division Leaders to provide the necessary tools and resources to allow the highest level of education and training.
• Oversee the Division’s participation in the undergraduate medical education program of SKMC.

• Support Program Directors in the potential expansion of residency partner sites and slots.

• Support existing ACGME-approved Vascular Surgery fellowship program.

• Provide resources that support and stimulate faculty productivity in educational and research activities.
• Ensure that all Divisional educational activities are student-centered.
• Oversee student recruitment and training, including resident and fellow selection. Seek innovative methods in helping trainees to learn.
• Oversee faculty teaching assignments.
• Ensure accreditation activities, program reviews, and other education-related evaluations occur appropriately. Ensure compliance with LCME and ACGME accreditation requirements.

Financial Operations:

• Review the overall divisional budgets and actively participate in the annual budget process.
• Exercise financial responsibility in managing the Division’s revenue-generating activities to ensure the Division remains financially supported.
• Develop financial priorities consistent with the Department’s strategic plan.
• Ensure allowable expenditures for Divisional resources and equipment are within budget and appropriately allocated.
• Establish and maintain sound management and business discipline in the Department, with accountability for performance in line with SKMC’s move towards mission-based budgeting and management.

Jefferson Enterprise Role:

• As a member of the Executive Committee of the Cardiovascular Institute, work collaboratively with Dr. Joseph Bavaria in furthering the development and execution of the Institute, centered at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital but spanning all service line activities across the Jefferson Enterprise including clinical activities, research, and education.  The Institute will cover all Heart and Vascular services across Jefferson Health’s 32 hospitals and practice sites.
• Conduct a top-to-bottom review of enterprise-wide vascular and endovascular surgery clinical activities, staffing, and workflow across the Jefferson Enterprise with an eye toward creating an Enterprise-wide model of cardiac care that integrates with cardiovascular surgery, intensive care, heart and lung transplant, and diagnostic services.

• Work collaboratively with private practices providing inpatient and outpatient services at Jefferson Health System hospitals and practice sites.

Candidate Qualifications and Competencies

Key Competencies:

• A Clinical Leader capable of fostering collaboration and inclusiveness, vertically and horizontally, across a large, matrixed health system. A leader who understands how inclusive teams drive collaboration. Leads decision-making and problem-solving processes that respectfully integrate diverse perspectives and encourage deep dialogue.
• A Clinical Leader who displays high emotional intelligence by their ability to ask questions, listen, and incorporate ideas from all levels of the organization.

• A highly approachable leader and an empathetic listener capable of galvanizing a multi-faceted academic department with diverse opinions and ideas towards a transformational and shared vision for Jefferson Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Services.
• A Leader who understands the interests, motivations, and key priorities of the constituencies they serve; excels at building relationships with key stakeholders and is able to leverage connections to influence and coalesce support around “win-win” relationships.
• A relationship-based leader for the Division, who can entrust and empower faculty and staff to collaborate in solving problems, ultimately making them accountable for executing the solutions. A leader capable of bringing a relational context to the Division that promotes creativity, growth, and initiative in developing the Division’s future leaders.
• Has a history of driving success:  takes action, initiates activity, and seizes opportunities for new business; pursues goals with persistence and achieves outstanding results.

• Has a history of supporting collaborative academic-clinical partnerships, such as program development.

• Has a successful record of recruitment and retention of a diverse and outstanding faculty and staff as well as working in mixed medical staff models. 
• Has demonstrated commitment to supporting the development and mentorship of faculty and students and promoting an environment of inclusivity and belonging.
• Has an evident passion for engaging with and increasing access to underserved urban communities and positively influencing health outcomes. Has an inherent and felt responsibility for understanding and responding to the health needs of surrounding communities.
• Has a record of consistently achieving quality outcomes at the highest levels of the profession. 
• Has experience leading and developing a clinical research portfolio and infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements

• An MD/DO or equivalent international degree, current board certification in Surgery, eligible for or licensed to practice in the state of Pennsylvania. 
• Nationally and/or internationally recognized physician in the field of Vascular Surgery.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in clinical operations, ideally gained through a combination of both academic and private practices.
• An academic career trajectory, with increasing levels of administrative responsibilities that has (ideally) culminated in serving as a Vice Chair, Associate Chair, Division Chief, Section Head or another relevant role of a reputable Division of Vascular Surgery.
• Academic accomplishments which merit appointment at the rank of full professor or associate professor at Sidney Kimmel Medical College.
• A strong record of teaching and supporting academic programs for medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as experience with cultivating academic-clinical partnerships and training programs.
• Experience facilitating and promoting clinical research, with a working understanding of the supporting infrastructure and nuances of clinical research, e.g., the clinical trial process and phases.
• Demonstrated commitment to championing excellence in clinical quality, supported by patient satisfaction scores expected of a high-performing clinician at a leading academic center.
• Track record of faculty development and mentorship
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to health equity.
• Track record of building trusted relationships outside of Vascular Surgery with key departments and institutional leaders

Procedure for Candidacy:

Applicants should submit a single PDF containing a statement of interest and complete CV to Kathleen.McFadden@jefferson.edu. Inquiries, expressions of interest, and confidential recommendations can be sent to the same address.

Organizational Overview

The Jefferson enterprise—comprising Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University, and Jefferson Health Plans—works collectively to improve the lives of individuals across its hospitals, classrooms, and communities. The enterprise provides compassionate care, educates future experts across numerous disciplines, and offers high‑quality, affordable health insurance plans for residents of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. As the second-largest employer in Philadelphia, with more than 65,000 employees, Jefferson is committed to creating unparalleled value for the communities it serves. Whether at a patient’s bedside, in an academic setting, or ensuring access to affordable health coverage, Jefferson continually pushes the boundaries of what is possible in its mission to reimagine health, education, and discovery. 

MISSION: We Improve Lives.  

VISION: Reimagining health, education, and discovery to create unparalleled value.  

VALUES: Put People First | Do What’s Right | Pursue Excellence 

To learn more about Jefferson’s Mission, Vision & Values, click here. 

Thomas Jefferson University (TJU)

Ranked among the top national doctoral universities by U.S. News & World Report, Thomas Jefferson University is a professions‑focused institution enrolling 8,300 students across 10 colleges and 3 schools. Nationally recognized for its transdisciplinary collaborations and interprofessional approach, the University prepares students through a forward‑thinking, experiential model that integrates real‑world learning, industry engagement, and innovation. More than 77,000 alumni support the Jefferson Rams, who compete in the NCAA Division II Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.

Jefferson has over 400 active principal investigators and more than 1,000 patents for new drugs, software innovations, medical devices and diagnostic tools. Over 1,220 active clinical trials are currently being conducted at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and Jefferson community hospitals. Last year, Jefferson researchers secured $198 million in total sponsored research funding. 

Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC)

Founded in 1824 as the Jefferson Medical College, the now named Sidney Kimmel Medical College has awarded more than 34,000 medical degrees and has more living graduates than any other private medical school in the United States. The College provides undergraduate medical education and innovative joint degree programs to more than 1,000 students annually. Jefferson Health also sponsors over 100 residency and fellowship programs for nearly 2,000 residents and more than 380 fellows. The College’s 27 medical departments include four basic science departments and the Department of Integrative Medicine & Nutritional Sciences—the first of its kind in academic medicine. 

Said Ibrahim, MD, MBA, MPH, serves as the Anthony F. and Gertrude M. DePalma Dean of Sidney Kimmel Medical College. In addition to being the College’s 25th Dean, Dr. Ibrahim is an internal medicine physician, educator, administrator, and clinician‑investigator. He is nationally recognized for his work to address health disparities and was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine in 2023. As Dean, he also serves as President of Jefferson University Physicians (JUP), the College’s faculty practice plan, which includes more than 630 full‑time faculty across 33 specialties and primary care. JUP’s 105 practice sites collectively manage nearly 800,000 patient visits each year. 

Jefferson Health

Jefferson Health, the health system partner of Thomas Jefferson University, has expanded from a three‑hospital academic medical center into one of the largest university‑based health systems in the nation. Its 32 hospital campuses and more than 700 care sites are supported by over 4,300 employed physicians, more than 2,500 advanced practice professionals, and more than 13,600 nurses. 

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for 2025–2026 ranked Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals among the nation’s best in six specialties: Ear, Nose & Throat; Gastroenterology & GI Surgery; Neurology & Neurosurgery; Ophthalmology (Wills Eye Hospital); Orthopedics; and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery. Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest also received national rankings in Pulmonology and Orthopedics. Jefferson is home to the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC), one of only three NCI‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the Greater Philadelphia region. 

Jefferson Health Plans

In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of Jefferson Health Plans, becoming the region’s first health system to establish an aligned payer‑provider partnership. The not‑for‑profit managed health maintenance organization now serves more than 360,000 members across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, offering a range of coverage options including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Jefferson’s recent combination with Lehigh Valley Health Network has significantly expanded the health plan’s offerings, increasing choice for beneficiaries and improving access to high‑quality, affordable care throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. 

Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

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Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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