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Vascular Surgery - Physician at UPMC

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Job Description

Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Surgery

The University of Pittsburgh Physicians Heart and Vascular Institute and the Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery have an immediate opening for a fellowship trained or integrated vascular surgery residency trained, board certified / board eligible vascular surgeon at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor, for an established academic group with a large residency and fellowship training programs, with an advanced endovascular practice and thriving ambulatory outpatient centers.


The successful candidate will practice as a vascular surgeon in a dual capacity within the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) and the University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery to include clinical, research and teaching responsibilities. He/she will participate in outreach efforts for the HVI, expanding inpatient and outpatient activities at locations within the HVI service area. As a faculty member, the successful candidate will actively participate in the research and educational mission of the HVI.


Prior clinical experience in an academic institution is strongly desirable. Skills and interest in specialized areas of vascular care and development of clinical centers of excellence are welcome. The opportunity to develop research interests and participate in educational activities is available.


The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

- Board Certified or Board Eligible

- Demonstrated excellent clinic outcomes

- Experience as a teacher or mentor of medical students and residents

- Demonstrated excellent clinic outcomes

- Qualified for medical licensure in Pennsylvania

- Minimum of 3 years of experience


General rank requirements:

An assistant professor should have demonstrated teaching ability, experience in advanced study and research, or professional experience of a kind which would enable them to make an academic contribution. An associate professor will have a strong experience with an impactful scholarship, a local, regional, and developing national reputation, effectiveness as a teacher, and service. Professor level should have attained superior stature in their field through scholarship, professional practice, and leadership in professional and learned organizations.


Pittsburgh offers pleasant living, affordable housing, and many cultural and recreational activities. Candidates can anticipate a cutting-edge environment for practice and a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and credentials.


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Typical mid-level pay: $153k for Podiatrists nationally

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$153k
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Senior roles pay 139% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

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Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Lean employer
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Low mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Credentialed candidates
Weaker for: Self-taught practitioners

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

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Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Doctoral or professional degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024