Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Medical Director

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership stipend

Productivity incentives

Medical benefits

PTO & CME allowance

Retirement plan options

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, VA seeks a Medical Director to lead the Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery (CVT) program within a hospital-based physician group. The role blends clinical practice with executive leadership, guiding quality, growth, and integration of CVT services across the system.

The successful candidate will drive clinical excellence, physician employment strategies, and regional outreach while ensuring financial sustainability and high patient outcomes in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in Cardiothoracic or Vascular Surgery.
• Eligible for Virginia licensure.
• 5+ years post-training experience preferred.
• Proven leadership in clinical or programmatic roles.
• EPIC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, grow, and support the Cardiovascular and Thoracic (CVT) team and service line by ensuring optimal provider coverage, fostering professional development, and driving initiatives that enhance clinical productivity and performance.
• Advance the visibility and reach of the Cardiovascular Surgery Program through community education, outreach initiatives, and the development of a regionally integrated Cardiac Care network.
• Ensure clinical excellence in quality and patient safety by overseeing policy and procedure updates, care coordination, conducting regular performance reviews, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Promote financial sustainability of the CVT program by championing cost-effective practices that benefit patients, staff, and the broader health system across the office, CVICU, and CV Stepdown Unit.
• Collaborate with administrative and business development teams to support the strategic growth of cardiovascular services, including new facilities and service lines aligned with VHC Health's mission and long-term vision.
• Participate in strategic planning and physician recruitment

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Board Certified CT/VT Surgery

VA licensure eligible

Tools

EPIC

Job description

VHC Health in Arlington, VA seeks a Medical Director to lead the Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery (CVT) program within a hospital-based physician group. The role blends clinical practice with executive leadership, guiding quality, growth, and integration of CVT services across the system.

The successful candidate will drive clinical excellence, physician employment strategies, and regional outreach while ensuring financial sustainability and high patient outcomes in a collaborative,