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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.

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 alongside our interventional and non-invasive cardiologists, experienced nurse practitioners, and a full support team. The position offers robust medical and surgical subspecialty support, surgery tie-in dedicated OR, and experienced support staff.

• Provide licensed medical care, including diagnosis, treatment (including 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 assess 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

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), board-certified or board-eligible in the required specialization.
• 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

Just South of Lake Erie sits the bustling mid-sized 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. for ten years 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 the 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).

• #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 (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 in 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

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

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

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.