<p>A rare founding opportunity in Tucson, Arizona: a board-certified Vascular Surgeon is sought to launch and lead a new vascular surgery service line 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 referral infrastructure is already in place, the hybrid OR is operational, and a newly built dedicated vascular surgery suite is ready. This is a full-time employed position with physician leadership upside and the institutional backing to build a high-volume practice from day one.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with productivity incentives</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available</li> <li>Malpractice coverage with tail protection included</li> <li>401(k) with employer match</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li> <li>CME allowance with dedicated conference time</li> <li>Generous PTO</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; 1–2 days per week in clinic, 3–4 days per week in the OR and inpatient rounding</li> <li>Weekday and weekend call coverage</li> <li>State-of-the-art hybrid OR plus a newly constructed dedicated vascular surgery suite</li> <li>Dedicated practice manager, medical assistant, and surgery scheduler assigned to the vascular service</li> <li>Robust built-in 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</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO from an accredited institution</li> <li>Board certification in Vascular Surgery required</li> <li>3 or more years of post-training clinical experience preferred</li> <li>Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tucson offers 350 days of sunshine annually, dramatic Sonoran Desert scenery framed by five mountain ranges, and a cost of living that allows physicians to build meaningful long-term wealth. 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 are well served by strong public and private schools and established master-planned communities in the Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, and Marana, and the University of Arizona adds a vibrant intellectual and cultural dimension to city life. Tucson International Airport provides direct connections to major hubs, and Phoenix is a straightforward 90-minute drive north.</p>