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US Heart & Vascular
Lenoir City, Tennessee

Physician - Vascular Surgeon (3161)

SurgeryNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Apex - Medical Park 105 - Lenoir City, TN 37772Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: MD or DOTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Physician Vascular Surgeon Knoxville, Tennessee 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 Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive vascular consultation and management, performing a wide range of endovascular and open surgical procedures. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance limb preservation programs and maintain strong relationships with referring physicians.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Vascular Surgery and have completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship or integrated residency. Applicants must also be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Tennessee.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient-centered careClinical collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Vascular Surgeon (3161) at US Heart & Vascular a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery — ranked against 988 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 90% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 70% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 988 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Lenoir City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$441k
Typical market rent
$1,747/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About US Heart & Vascular

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Franklin, Tennessee
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits
Relocation assistance
Equity participation opportunity
Production bonus potential