<p>A rare founding opportunity in Vascular Surgery has opened in Tucson, Arizona, within one of Southern Arizona's largest multi-specialty groups — more than 100 providers — anchored by an established cardiology platform that includes interventional cardiovascular, electrophysiology, and advanced heart valve disease specialists. The incoming surgeon will launch and lead a brand-new vascular surgery service line, stepping into a practice environment where the referral infrastructure, dedicated support staff, state-of-the-art hybrid OR, and newly built vascular surgery suite are already in place. This is a full-time employed position with physician leadership opportunities and the institutional backing of a physician-led organization committed to growing the service line from day one.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with productivity incentives</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Malpractice coverage with tail protection included</li> <li>401(k) with employer match</li> <li>CME allowance with dedicated conference time</li> <li>Generous PTO</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Founding vascular surgeon role within a 100+ provider multi-specialty group — build the service line with full institutional support</li> <li>Full-time employed position with a structured weekly cadence: 1–2 days in clinic, 3–4 days in OR and inpatient rounding</li> <li>Weekday and weekend call coverage</li> <li>State-of-the-art hybrid OR and a newly built dedicated vascular surgery OR suite</li> <li>Dedicated practice manager, medical assistant, and surgery scheduler assigned to the vascular service line</li> <li>Robust, pre-existing referral base from cardiology (interventional cardiovascular, electrophysiology, advanced heart valve disease), primary care, and the broader multi-specialty network</li> <li>Physician-led organization with genuine leadership and governance opportunities for the right candidate</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree from an accredited institution</li> <li>Board certification in Vascular Surgery required</li> <li>Minimum 3 years of post-training clinical experience preferred</li> <li>Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tucson offers 350 days of sunshine, dramatic Sonoran Desert scenery framed by five mountain ranges, and a cost of living that allows physicians to build meaningful financial equity. World-class outdoor recreation is immediately accessible — Sabino Canyon, Saguaro National Park at the city limits, and Mount Lemmon's alpine terrain just 45 minutes away — while Tucson's UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation (the first in the United States) reflects a culinary culture rooted in centuries of Sonoran, Mexican, and Native American tradition. Families settle comfortably in master-planned communities in the Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, and Marana, with strong public and private school options throughout. Tucson International Airport provides direct connections to major hubs, and Phoenix is a straightforward 90-minute drive north for additional metropolitan amenities.</p>