Medical Director, Interventional Pulmonology

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wage transparency

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, VA seeks an accomplished Interventional Pulmonologist to serve as Medical Director of Interventional Pulmonology, leading a program within a nationally recognized health system.

This physician leader will direct clinical, operational, and strategic initiatives, collaborate across thoracic teams, advance advanced bronchoscopic procedures, grow lung cancer care, and ensure patient-centered outcomes while maintaining an active clinical practice.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine.
• Fellowship training in Interventional Pulmonology required.
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience in Interventional Pulmonology preferred.
• Previous physician leadership experience as a Medical Director, Division Chief, Program Director, or similar leadership role preferred.
• Expertise in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures.
• Demonstrated success in program development, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical evaluation and management of pulmonary disorders.
• Perform advanced bronchoscopic and minimally invasive pulmonary procedures including robotic bronchoscopy, navigational bronchoscopy, EBUS, and airway interventions.
• Collaborate with thoracic surgery, oncology, radiology, pathology, and pulmonary medicine teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Lead multidisciplinary thoracic oncology conferences and lung tumor boards to ensure coordinated, evidence-based patient care.
• Support development and growth of lung cancer screening and early detection initiatives.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultations as needed.
• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers and clinical staff.
• Maintain excellence in patient outcomes, quality metrics, and patient experience.
• Provide strategic and clinical leadership for Interventional Pulmonology services.
• Develop and execute initiatives to grow and expand interventional pulmonology capabilities across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Program development

Communication

Quality improvement

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology

Board Certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine

Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia

Job description

VHC Health Physicians is seeking an accomplished, board-certified Interventional Pulmonologist to serve as Medical Director of Interventional Pulmonology. This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician leader to establish and advance a comprehensive interventional pulmonology program within a nationally recognized, independent health system.

The Medical Director will provide clinical, operational, and strategic leadership for interventional pulmonology services while maintaining an active clinical practice. Working collaboratively with Thoracic Surgery, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Pathology, Critical Care, and Pulmonary Medicine teams, the Medical Director will drive program growth, enhance access to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, improve patient outcomes, and support the development of a multidisciplinary lung cancer program.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary physician leader with expertise in advanced bronchoscopic procedures, lung nodule evaluation, and minimally invasive pulmonary interventions, along with a demonstrated commitment to quality, innovation, and patient-centered care.

Why VHC Health

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

• 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.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with pulmonary, airway, pleural, and thoracic disorders
• Perform advanced bronchoscopic and minimally invasive pulmonary procedures including robotic bronchoscopy, navigational bronchoscopy, EBUS, and airway interventions
• Evaluate and manage patients with lung nodules and suspected thoracic malignancies
• Collaborate closely with thoracic surgery, oncology, radiology, pathology, and pulmonary medicine teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans
• Lead and actively participate in multidisciplinary thoracic oncology conferences and lung tumor boards to ensure coordinated, evidence-based patient care
• Support the development and growth of lung cancer screening and early detection initiatives
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultations as needed
• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers and clinical staff
• Maintain excellence in patient outcomes, quality metrics, and patient experience

Medical Director Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership for Interventional Pulmonology services
• Develop and execute initiatives to grow and expand interventional pulmonology capabilities across the organization
• Collaborate with hospital and physician leadership to establish program goals, quality metrics, and operational priorities
• Partner with thoracic surgery, oncology, pulmonary medicine, radiology, and pathology teams to strengthen multidisciplinary care pathways
• Support physician recruitment, retention, mentorship, and program development initiatives
• Lead quality improvement efforts focused on patient outcomes, safety, and evidence-based practice
• Advance early lung cancer detection and lung nodule management programs
• Support accreditation, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement activities
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and patient-centered care
• Represent interventional pulmonology services within organizational committees and leadership forum

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
• Fellowship training in Interventional Pulmonology required
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience in Interventional Pulmonology preferred
• Previous physician leadership experience as a Medical Director, Division Chief, Program Director, or similar leadership role preferred
• Expertise in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures
• Demonstrated success in program development, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care

Additional Job Description

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

Compensation Range: $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.