Medical Director, Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery (CVTS)

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

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a skilled and visionary Medical Director to lead our Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery (CVT) program within a high-performing hospital-based physician group in Arlington, VA. This role combines clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, overseeing quality, growth, and integration of the CVT service line.

Why VHC Health

VHC Health is a nationally recognized, independent health system known for clinical excellence, innovation, physician engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Highlights include:

• Ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan region by U.S. News & World Report
• Multiple "A" Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
• CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating
• Magnet designation for nursing excellence
• Accredited with Commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)
• Independent health system with strong physician leadership and administrative support
• Modern ambulatory and inpatient oncology infrastructure with continued investment in cancer services
• Located in Arlington, Virginia - consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States with immediate access to Washington, DC
• At VHC Health, physician leaders have the opportunity to meaningfully influence strategy, operations, quality, and growth while practicing in a collaborative and highly respected clinical environment.

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

Qualifications

• MD or DO; Board Certified in Cardiothoracic or Vascular Surgery
• Eligible for Virginia licensure
• 5+ years of post-training experience preferred
• Proven leadership in clinical or programmatic roles
• EPIC experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive physician executive compensation package
• Leadership stipend plus productivity and quality incentives
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance for full-time and permanent part-time positions
• Retirement plan options

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

Compensation Range: Physician: $250,000.00 - $552,240.00

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.

Interested and qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and copy of their CV to Andrea Bell, Director of Recruitment at Show Contact [e-mail].