Akicita Federal, LLC·Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
The Vascular Surgeon will provide comprehensive surgical care, including diagnosis, surgical intervention, and post-operative management for Veteran patients. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Akicita Federal is hiring a Vascular Surgeon to deliver high-quality, full-scope vascular surgical care to Veterans served by the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This is an on-site, direct patient care role where you will function as the primary vascular surgery provider, upholding standards consistent with those of a state-of-the-art civilian surgical program. If you are passionate about serving those who have served and want to bring your vascular expertise to a mission-driven environment, this opportunity is for you.
Provide comprehensive vascular surgery services including evaluation, diagnosis, surgical intervention, and post-operative management for Veteran patients
Perform standard daytime clinical shifts (8.5-hour shifts, Monday through Friday) as well as weeknight and weekend call coverage as scheduled
Respond to call-back requests when directed to return to the facility to provide urgent or emergent vascular patient care
Conduct pre-operative assessments and develop individualized surgical treatment plans aligned with current American College of Surgeons vascular surgery guidelines
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams—including nursing, anesthesiology, and internal medicine—to coordinate seamless patient care across the surgical episode
Document all clinical encounters, operative notes, and patient progress accurately and in compliance with VA medical records standards
Participate in credentialing and onboarding processes prior to the start of clinical duties to ensure timely availability for scheduled shifts \n
About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies.
We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L.
93-638) where applicable.
Candidates must be board certified in Vascular Surgery and hold an active, unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania. The role requires the ability to obtain VA credentials and provide on-site coverage for daytime shifts, weeknights, and weekends.
Market context
Pennsylvania employers typically seek vascular surgeons in hospital and specialty practice settings where procedural coverage and continuity of care are important. This role is competitive because candidates usually need board certification or eligibility, at least one year of experience, and active Pennsylvania or IMLC licensure plus DEA registration. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license, DEA status, and recent case experience before applying.
