Chair Vascular Surgery

Job Description

Position Summary
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC), a nationally recognized tertiary academic medical center and home of the UMass Chan-Lahey Regional Medical School Campus, is seeking an accomplished physician leader to serve as Division Chair of Vascular Surgery. This is a highly visible, transformational leadership opportunity to define the strategic direction, clinical excellence, and continued growth of a premier vascular program serving Massachusetts and the broader region.

Key Areas of Focus

• Patient Focus
  • Champion a culture of uncompromising quality, safety, innovation, and evidence-based care.
  • Drive superior clinical outcomes by integrating cutting-edge vascular surgical care, multidisciplinary collaboration, national guidelines, outcomes benchmarks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Enhance patient access and experience through operational efficiency, streamlined processes, and consistently high service standards.
  • Collaborate closely with Quality and Safety to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen the patient and family experience.
• Education Focus
  • Track record of mentorship of faculty that are interested in training residents and medical students.
  • Commitment to develop residency and fellowship training programs in vascular and endovascular surgery.
  • Actively oversee the Clerkship development and deployment for third and fourth year medical students.
  • Foster an environment of academic enrichment for all residents and students.
• Operational Focus
  • Lead the development and execution of operational and capital plans that support both current needs and future program expansion.
  • Evaluate and elevate key performance metrics including patient access, satisfaction, outcomes, staff engagement, and financial performance.
  • Articulate and advance a compelling vision for the Division of Vascular Surgery aligned with LHMC and BILH strategic priorities.
  • Foster a data-driven culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous progress.
• Leadership Focus
  • Building an academic program with commitment to research and surgical education.
  • Encourage innovation and support initiatives that strengthen the division’s clinical capabilities and service delivery.
  • Serve as a trusted clinical resource to colleagues, trainees, and multidisciplinary partners.
  • Strengthen communication and integration across departments, clinical services, and community partners.
  • Maintain active engagement in clinical and scientific developments to ensure the division remains at the forefront of innovation.
  • Build strong partnerships across LHMC and BILH to support system-wide goals and integrated care models.
  • Model LHMC’s purpose statement and values, creating healthier communities, one person at a time, through seamless care and groundbreaking science, driven by excellence, innovation and equity.
• Staffing & Talent Development
  • Build an environment where physicians, providers, leadership, and staff thrive both professionally and personally.
  • Recruit, retain, and develop outstanding vascular surgeons and advanced practice providers, ensuring the division attracts and sustains top-tier talent.
  • Cultivate robust mentorship, supporting leadership development and lifelong learning.
  • Oversee credentialing, performance evaluations, development plans, and compensation processes in alignment with institutional standards.
  • Promote a respectful, inclusive work environment grounded in equity, professionalism, and psychological safety.

Required Qualifications

• Education Requirements:
  • M.D. or D.O. (or international equivalent), board certified/ board eligible Vascular Surgeon, and eligibility for a Massachusetts license.
• Experience:
  • A minimum of 5 years of medical practice with demonstrated leadership qualities and evidence of leading initiatives with significant impact.
• Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
  • Deep understanding of healthcare delivery, quality, and safety standards.
  • Ability to build consensus, lead teams, and drive organizational goals.
  • Familiarity with quality and patient-experience metrics used within LHMC.

Pay Range

$650,000.00 USD – $700,000.00 USD