Vascular Surgery
Piedmont · Covington, GA
Posted October 8, 2026
Piedmont Newton · 5126 Hospital Drive Northeast, Covington, GA, US, 30014
Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon
Position Summary
Piedmont Heart is recruiting a Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon to serve as the clinical leader of the Vascular Surgery program at Piedmont Newton. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and expanding vascular services, increasing program volume, and enhancing our regional presence as a destination for advanced cardiovascular care.
This physician will support a high-volume patient care environment focused on delivering exceptional clinical outcomes through comprehensive cardiovascular and vascular treatment options. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellence in patient care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and program growth through innovation and quality-driven care.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Vascular Surgery program at Piedmont Newton.
- Grow vascular and endovascular service lines and strengthen regional market presence between Rockdale and Newton
- Provide comprehensive vascular surgical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Collaborate with cardiovascular specialists, interventionalists, and referring physicians to deliver coordinated patient care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support outcome-driven patient care strategies.
- Work closely within the Heart Institute to build on the infrastructure of a system-wide vascular network
- Contribute to program development, physician education, and community outreach initiatives
Clinical Expertise
The ideal candidate should be proficient in a broad spectrum of vascular procedures, including but not limited to:
- Open and minimally invasive endovascular procedures
- Endovascular aortic interventions
- Surgical procedures, including endarterectomy and bypass grafting
- Dialysis access Management of vascular disease and emergent vascular conditions
Program Highlights
Piedmont Heart is a nationally recognized destination for high-quality cardiovascular care, distinguished by:
- Advanced cardiovascular and vascular treatment options
- Personalized, patient-centered care
- Integrated and comprehensive cardiovascular services
- Innovation, research, and clinical excellence
- Management of complex and challenging cardiovascular conditions
Piedmont Newton will participate as part of a Level 1 Vascular Emergency Program providing system-wide care for seamless, expert care for patients presenting with:
- Acute aortic syndromes
- Acute limb ischemia
- Pulmonary embolism
When necessary, patients may be transferred to Piedmont Atlanta Hospital for definitive evaluation, advanced intervention, and ongoing management within one of the region's leading cardiovascular programs.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- 5 years + experience
- Board Certification in Vascular Surgery
- Eligibility for or current unrestricted Georgia medical license
- Demonstrated expertise in open and endovascular vascular procedures
- Commitment to quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and program growth
- Strong leadership and collaborative skills
- Desire to be on the forefront of a developing program within a mature heart and vascular program.
Why Piedmont Heart?
Piedmont Heart has helped shape the healthcare landscape through clinical innovation, research, and a commitment to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care. Physicians joining our team become part of an integrated network dedicated to improving patient outcomes while advancing the future of cardiovascular medicine.
Join Piedmont Heart at Piedmont Newton and help lead the next chapter of vascular excellence in one of Georgia's premier cardiovascular programs.
Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit health system and a recognized leader in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Across Georgia, Piedmont serves communities representing 85% of the state's population through 27 hospitals, 113 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations, and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. With nearly 50,000 caregivers and more than 4.5 million patients served, Piedmont offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a growing, mission-driven organization committed to making a positive difference in every life we touch.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are able to sponsor visa waivers.
Employer
Piedmont
Piedmont Healthcare empowers communities to connect with safe and high-quality care, conveniently, every step of the way. Our promise is to make a positive difference in every life we touch and today we are creating a destination known for the best clinicians and a safe one-of-a-kind experience that always puts patients first. Founded in 1905, we are a private, not-for-profit organization with over 44,000 employees caring for 4 million patients across 1,755 locations and serving communities that comprise 85 percent of Georgia’s population. Piedmont provides safe, convenient and high-quality care across 25 hospitals, 75 Piedmont Urgent Care centers, 25 QuickCare locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations and more than 3,200 Piedmont Clinic members.
In 2019, Forbes listed us as one of the Top10 Employers in Georgia, Piedmont became Great Place to Work-Certified™, which was repeated in 2020. In fiscal year 2019, Piedmont provided $340 million in uncompensated care and community benefit programming to the communities we serve.