American Vascular Associates is a National company providing high quality vascular services and innovative solutions for reliable and sustainable growth so physicians can focus on what’s important: your patients.

American Vascular Associates is currently in search of an enthusiastic, hardworking Vascular Surgeon (VS), to be part of our dynamic team located in Kenosha Wisconsin.

A successful candidate shall be willing to devote all of their business time and attention, as well as their best medical efforts, skill and ability to this position and all of the duties that may be required of them.

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
• Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
• Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET) or ultrasound for purposes of patient care and interventional case planning.
• Operate or supervise diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
• Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
• Evaluate medical information to determine patients' risk factors, such as allergies to contrast agents, or to make decisions regarding the appropriateness of procedures.
• Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. Perform interventional procedures such as image-guided biopsy, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, and dialysis catheter placement.
• Operate on patients to treat conditions.
• Provide counseling to radiologic patients to explain the processes, risks, benefits, or alternative treatments.
• Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
• Administer or maintain conscious sedation during and after procedures.
• Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain. Instruct radiologic staff in desired techniques, positions, or projections.
• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care. Coordinate radiological services with other medical activities.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
• Record patient medical histories. Interpret images using computer-aided detection or diagnosis systems.
• Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. Establish or enforce standards for protection of patients or personnel.
• Verify that medical activities or operations meet standards.
• Determine protocols for medical procedures. Develop or monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.
• Develop healthcare quality and safety procedures.
• Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, over sedation, or bleeding.
• Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.
• Administer radiopaque substances by injection, orally, to render internal structures and organs visible on x-ray films or fluoroscopic screens.
• Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Develop treatment plans for patients.
• Develop medical treatment plans. Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise.
• Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
• Participate in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error is high.
• Develop healthcare quality and safety procedures.
• Conduct physical examinations to inform decisions about appropriate procedures.
• Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
• Supervise patient care personnel.
• Implement protocols in areas such as drugs, resuscitation, emergencies, power failures, and infection control.
• Treat and lead medical emergencies.
• Schedule examinations and assign radiologic personnel.
• Provide advice on types or quantities of radiology equipment needed to maintain facilities.
• Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
• Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
• Assist in center branding and community marketing

American Vascular Associates offers the following benefits:

An initial annual base salary of $270,000 paid bi-weekly. It is understood that your initial role will be the full-time interventionist for the Kenosha facility (performing procedures, center branding, physician interaction and community marketing).

NOTE: WE would ask that you begin to market (and other necessary responsibilities) the center no less than 30 hours per week to the medical community roughly 45 days prior to the center opening (actual date to be defined in February/March). The center will compensate you two thousand dollars ($2000) weekly until such time that the center will be open for procedures.

Hours of operation and days of the week will be determined when the center(s) open however it is understood that it will be at the best interests of the medical community, patient population and Center ownership.

An annual performance-based incentive will be designed that is mutually acceptable (and in accordance with all laws that apply) with all parties. In general, it will be based on standards set for OBL business outcomes (case costing, compliance, satisfaction, etc) This is “to be determined” however it will be a % of annual compensation. If the ownership structure of the facility(ies) should change adjustments to the performance-based incentive will be modified accordingly (and in compliance with all laws that apply)

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Must be licensed or capable of obtaining an MD in the state of WI, be board certified in field of specialty with appropriate fellowship and/or training documentation

American Vascular Associates Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.