Physician Opportunities Physician Opportunity: Vascular Surgeon Physician Job Description CoxHealth is seeking a BE/BC vascular surgeon to join the Heart and Vascular department. The department consists of four vascular surgeons, three cardiothoracic surgeons and eight interventional and non-interventional cardiologists, one vascular internist, one electrophysiologist. The physician group conducts more than 4,000 procedures annually.The surgeon should be able to offer comprehensive, leading edge diagnosis and treatment for diseases involving the arteries, veins, and lymph vessels. The physician will work closely with the specialists in cardiology and neurology to care for patients with common vascular diseases, complex illnesses, and rare arterial venous or lymphatic problems.Physicians partner with one hospital –CoxHealth, in Springfield, MO, which is level 1 trauma, level 1 Stroke Center. The facility has five cath labs, with endovascular capabilities, including one dedicated vascular suite.Other benefits include:VarietyLack of Trauma CallStabilityFull ScopeNo competition with radiology or cardiologyLevel 1 STEMI Center Categories Vascular Surgery Why CoxHealth?We are a health system that includes six hospitals with over 80 clinics and 537 physicians serving 24 counties. CoxHealth is Missouri’s first hospital system accredited by DNV Healthcare for quality and patient safety. All six hospitals, as well as our outpatient centers and provider-based clinics, hold this national distinction from DNV’s accreditation program, the National Integrated Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The hospital is also the only facility in the region to receive the ANCC Magnet designation, which recognizes excellence in nursing. We are the only local health system named six times to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Hospitals list, and we are recognized by CareChex as among the Top 10 percent of U.S. hospitals for medical excellence and patient safety in overall medical care.Working at CoxHealth Why the Springfield Area? Springfield Missouri is a vibrant and energetic area that serves as a hub for health care, entertainment and shopping for southwest Missouri. It's the third-largest city in Missouri, with a metro population of more than 450,000. Springfield is consistently rated as one of the "Top Quality of Life Communities in the Nation" by Money Magazine. It offers outdoor activities, live music, theaters, major sports teams and an established academic community. Enjoy a low cost of living, convenient airport access and top-rated schools.