Description
Join an Established Outpatient Vascular Practice and Help Advance Limb Preservation in East Tennessee
APEX Cardiovascular Group, part of US Heart and Vascular, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Vascular Surgeon to join its growing Knoxville practice. The incoming physician will step into an established, high-volume outpatient vascular program with a fully operational ambulatory surgery center, advanced imaging capabilities, and an experienced clinical team already in place.
This opportunity is well suited for a vascular surgeon who wants to practice at the forefront of outpatient vascular care while maintaining the ability to provide comprehensive surgical management. The practice has a strong regional referral network, close working relationships with local wound care centers, and a longstanding commitment to limb preservation and timely access to care.
Opportunity Highlights
- Established outpatient vascular practice with an existing patient base and strong referral pipeline
- Fully operational ASC designed to support advanced outpatient vascular procedures
- Newly renovated Knoxville clinical space with modern vascular imaging and procedural capabilities
- Dedicated clinical, imaging, procedural, and administrative support teams
- Defined two-year partnership track with no partnership buy-in required
- Equity participation opportunity
- Competitive compensation with production bonus potential
- Comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance
- Affiliation with Tennova Healthcare and access to hospital-based care when clinically appropriate
Advanced Outpatient Vascular Program
The surgeon will have access to current imaging platforms, interventional technologies, and a broad range of devices needed to perform complex peripheral vascular procedures in the outpatient setting. The clinical scope may include:
- Diagnostic angiography and endovascular interventions
- Peripheral arterial stenting, drug-eluting stent placement, and atherectomy
- Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided assessment and treatment
- Mechanical and aspiration thrombectomy
- Lower-extremity revascularization focused on limb preservation and prevention of amputation
- Dialysis access evaluation and intervention, including fistula and graft procedures
- Venous procedures and comprehensive treatment of chronic venous disease
- Embolization procedures, including genicular artery embolization (GAE) and PFE
- Peripheral nerve stimulator procedures for appropriately selected patients
- Open vascular surgery, including carotid, aneurysm, and dialysis access procedures, based on the physician’s experience and clinical interests
Limb Preservation and Regional Collaboration
Limb preservation is a central focus of the practice. The vascular team works closely with wound care centers throughout the Knoxville region to expedite evaluation, restore blood flow, coordinate follow-up, and reduce avoidable amputations. The incoming surgeon will have the opportunity to further develop these relationships and help expand a coordinated, multidisciplinary limb-preservation program across East Tennessee.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient vascular consultation and management
- Perform endovascular, embolization, venous, dialysis access, and open vascular procedures within the physician’s scope and privileges
- Collaborate with vascular surgeons, APPs, nurses, technologists, and ASC staff
- Develop strong relationships with referring physicians, wound care centers, and community partners
- Participate in a shared, block-style call schedule
- Support continued program growth, quality improvement, and expansion of outpatient vascular services
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Vascular Surgery
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Vascular Surgery fellowship or integrated residency
- Eligible for medical licensure in Tennessee
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered vascular care
- Interest in advanced outpatient intervention and limb preservation
Why Knoxville?
Knoxville offers an exceptional quality of life with welcoming communities, highly regarded schools, a growing healthcare market, and easy access to the University of Tennessee, lakes, golf, the Great Smoky Mountains, and year-round outdoor recreation. The region continues to attract physicians and families seeking a strong professional opportunity with an affordable and enjoyable place to live.
About US Heart and Vascular
US Heart and Vascular is a physician-led cardiovascular and vascular care platform headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee. USHV partners with independent practices to provide management, technology, recruiting, and administrative support while preserving physician clinical autonomy and local decision-making.
Contact Information
Heather Chappell
VP, Regional Clinical Recruitment | US Heart and Vascular | 919-943-0651 | heather.chappell@usheartandvascular.com
