Vascular Surgery Physician
Duluth, Minnesota
Practice Highlights
Join a highly respected, physician-led, integrated multispecialty health system ranked among America’s Top 50 Health Systems. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing vascular surgery team in a busy tertiary care setting with strong institutional support, advanced technology, and a collaborative culture.
Why this opportunity stand out:
- Join 3 vascular surgeons within a unique physician-led, integrated multispecialty clinic and hospital system
- Practice at St. Mary’s Medical Center, a 330-bed tertiary care hospital and ACS-accredited Level I Adult Trauma Center
- Second-highest number of aortic aneurysm repairs in Minnesota
- U.S. News & World Report designation of “very high” volume and “high performing” for AAA repair
- Full-spectrum vascular and endovascular surgery with a diverse and challenging case mix
- Current volume exceeds 500 major procedures and 1,000 percutaneous endovascular/minor procedures annually
- Opportunity for continued service line growth with additional surgeon support
Advanced Clinical Environment:
- Active involvement in multiple aortic research projects, including advanced branched endograft studies:
- TAMBE 17-01
- AAA13-03
- IBE 12-04
- Accredited vascular lab through ICAVL since 2000
- Dedicated single-plane and biplane endovascular suites with full access to the cardiac catheterization lab
- Dedicated technical assistants for peripheral arterial and neuro-interventional procedures
- Dedicated cardiovascular OR nurses, surgical technicians, and anesthesiologists for high-risk and open vascular cases
- Close collaboration with interventional neuroradiology, structural heart, neurosurgery, and vascular surgery teams
- Active regional screening programs for cerebrovascular, lower-extremity arterial, and aneurysmal disease
- Fully integrated atherosclerosis prevention program focused on primary and secondary prevention
- Support from 4 dedicated full-time vascular RNs and APPs
- 1:4 call, shared evenly among the team
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary $ 614,000 . Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits package
REQUIREMENTS
- BC/BE Vascular Surgery;
- Endovascular training or experience required
- Considering experienced surgeons and exceptional new fellowship graduates ready and willing to practice in a busy, diverse, and challenging pathology milieu with surgeons and institution dedication to collaboration and mentoring
LOCATION
- Duluth, MN – located at the westernmost tip of Lake Superior; 150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Duluth population: 86,000; Regional service area: 460,000
Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.
Search or Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers or contact:
Liz Huesman, Senior System Physician Recruiter
(work) 218-847-0845 (fax) 218-722-9952
Email: Elizabeth.Huesman@EssentiaHealth.org
Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd Street
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
