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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for division chief vascular surgery in the United States is $140,040.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $153,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a division chief vascular surgery?

A Division Chief of Vascular Surgery is a senior surgeon responsible for leading and managing the vascular surgery division within a hospital or medical institution. This role involves overseeing clinical care, coordinating surgical teams, ensuring high standards of patient safety, and guiding research and educational initiatives in vascular surgery. The Division Chief also plays a key part in strategic planning, staff development, and collaborating with other departments to improve patient outcomes. Typically, this position requires extensive experience in vascular surgery and proven leadership abilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a division chief vascular surgery?

To thrive as a Division Chief of Vascular Surgery, you need board certification in vascular surgery, extensive clinical expertise, and proven leadership experience in surgical settings. Familiarity with advanced vascular surgical techniques, electronic health records (EHRs), and quality improvement systems is essential, alongside potential certifications in healthcare management. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills help foster collaboration, mentor staff, and drive departmental excellence. These competencies are crucial for delivering superior patient outcomes, advancing clinical programs, and leading a high-performing surgical division.

What are some typical challenges faced by a division chief vascular surgery, and how can candidates prepare for them?

As a Division Chief of Vascular Surgery, you may encounter challenges such as balancing administrative duties with clinical responsibilities, leading a diverse team of surgeons and staff, and ensuring high standards of patient care. You'll also be tasked with driving departmental growth, managing budgets, and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. To prepare, candidates should develop strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as stay current with advancements in vascular surgery and healthcare management practices.

What is the difference between Division Chief Vascular Surgery vs Vascular Surgeon?

AspectDivision Chief Vascular SurgeryVascular Surgeon
CredentialsMD, board certification in vascular surgery, leadership experienceMD, board certification in vascular surgery
Work EnvironmentAcademic or hospital leadership, administrative dutiesClinical practice, surgical procedures, outpatient care
Employer & IndustryHospitals, academic medical centersHospitals, outpatient clinics, private practices
Search & Comparison IntentLeadership roles, administrative responsibilitiesClinical procedures, patient care

The main difference between a Division Chief Vascular Surgery and a Vascular Surgeon lies in their roles. The Division Chief typically holds leadership and administrative responsibilities within a hospital or academic setting, while the Vascular Surgeon focuses primarily on clinical care and surgical procedures. Both roles require similar medical credentials and certifications, but their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Division Chief Vascular Surgery job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $140,040 per year, or $67.3 per hour.

Division Chief - Vascular Surgery

Omaha, NE • On-site

Catholic Health Initiatives
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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Division Chief of Vascular Surgery at Creighton University Medical Center CHI Health, you will lead an established high volume group encompassing a wide breadth of vascular surgical cases in the setting of a large established referral base. Furthermore, this leader will be instrumental in expanding our clinical, surgical, research and educational activities conjunction with our Department of Surgery and Cardiovascular Medicine

Every day you will provide visionary leadership to grow an adult Vascular Surgery Division in all of its domains in partnering with outstanding colleagues and forward-thinking, dynamic academic and business leadership. Resident activity with the department of surgery is highly engaging at our academic flagship University Medical Center and Level I Trauma Center.

To be successful in this role, you will have a demonstrated track record of scholarly and educational activities at the level of Assistant to Associate Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine. At Creighton University Medical Center, our Heart & Vascular Institute is one of the nation's highest quality, award winning heart programs. Our Vascular Surgery program is part of our integrated, multispecialty system, working with every member of the cardiovascular medicine team, committed to the highest outcome of every procedure we perform.

  • Working in an academic and teaching environment educating Creighton University's surgical residents and medical students and conducting research in collaboration with scientists within Common Spirit and Creighton University School of Medicine.

  • Reporting to the Chair of Surgery at Creighton University and CHI Health

  • Omaha, Nebraska is consistently ranked as one of America's best cities for livability, affordability, quality of life, and schooling.

  • Electronic medical records via EPIC

  • Universal Care model - entire hospital floor dedicated to CV

  • All cases staffed by B/C Cardiac Anesthesia

  • 4 OR suites including 2 hybrid suites.

  • CHI and Creighton University Medical Center are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Women, Under-represented minorities, and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are offering a highly competitive salary, starting bonus and relocation assistance, in addition to our competitive chief package in conjunction with Creighton University School of Medicine

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Job Requirements

Requirements:

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution

  • Board certification or eligibility in Vascular Surgery

  • Active or eligible license in the state of Nebraska

  • Strong clinical skills with experience in programmatic development

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

  • Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care

  • Clinical and leadership experience and ideally academic activities commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine

Where You'll Work

Academic Health System

CHI Health is affiliated with Creighton University School of Medicine, a reputable and prestigious medical school with strong Jesuit values in education, research and service. Together, we are shaping a new future for Academic Health and serving as a trendsetting model for the academic health system of clinical care embedded in education, research and innovation. Our new Academic Medical Center at Bergan Mercy supports a culture where academic and community physicians collaborate.

About Omaha

Omaha shines as an exceptional place to live with a welcoming family oriented community, robust infrastructure, academic excellence, and dynamic four-season lifestyle. The metropolitan area of over 1 million residents features diverse job opportunities, attainable housing costs, high safety, excellence in the arts, and was crowned Forbes "#1 Best City to Move To" in 2024. It is an academically focused city as the home to two major universities and two medical schools. Omaha's four-season climate further sets itself apart and is a boon for families and outdoor enthusiasts with over 270 days of sunshine a year. Interested in this position, please reach out to Jeff Wooten, Physician Recruiter, CHI Health, tel: 402-960-4852; email: Jeffrey.wooten@commonspirit.org

Pay Range

$798,00 - $798,000 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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We believe all lives should be filled with health and well-being; that each person should have the knowledge and resources to make the best and healthiest choices for themselves and their families, with access to care and services that make acting on these choices easy. And you deserve personal attention from people who acknowledge and understand your frustrations and work to eliminate them. It means working together because that’s the way we all improve. Catholic Health Initiatives offers expertise, convenience, resources and best-in-class care from a foundation of togetherness. To serve communities better, we’ve grown into the third-largest nonprofit health system in the nation. And we’re not done yet. We currently offer care in 18 states through 101 hospitals and clinics, including three academic health centers and major teaching hospitals as well as 29 critical-access facilities, community health-service organizations, and nursing colleges. We connect agencies, communities and facilities with a goal of bringing everyone the care they need where they need it.

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Headquarters location

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Year founded

1995

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