Lead Physician (Hospitalists)

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness and retirement benefits

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a Lead Physician to direct and coordinate all medical activities within the practice. The Lead Physician will ensure quality clinical care, support patient care objectives, and handle clinical issues such as grievances and schedules.

Ideal candidates will possess a Doctorate from an accredited medical school, medical/surgical experience, and a valid Virginia medical license. VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their families.

Qualifications

• One year of medical/surgical experience.
• Licensed to Practice Medicine by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates all medical activities within the Practice.
• Handles clinical issues at practice level including PTO issues and clinical grievances.
• Supports objectives, budget, and performance metrics at the Practice level.

Education

Doctorate from an accredited medical school

Job description

Lead Physician (Hospitalists)

The Physician is a member of the healthcare team who works in collaboration with other staff to provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients. The physician is the lead of the patient’s care team within their Practice(s). The scope of practice of each physician is defined through the health system’s credentialing and privileging committee. The Lead Physician supports objectives, budget and performance metrics at the Practice level. Directs and coordinates all medical activities within the Practice including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs. Handling clinical issues at practice level - PTO issues, clinical grievances, schedules, etc. The role of a physician is to provide quality clinical care to those individuals who have chosen VHC Health in a timely manner to meet the needs of our patients.

Qualifications

• Doctorate from an accredited medical school.
• One year of medical/surgical experience.
• Licensed to Practice Medicine by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.

Compensation & Benefits

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non‑discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The compensation range set forth above is a good‑faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly rate or annual salary for this position and assumes a 1.0 FTE status. Actual compensation for this position will be determined based on specialty, and the candidate’s education, training, skills, experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. VHC Health maintains a drug‑free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.