Medical Director, Interventional Pulmonology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Relocation assistance

Tail malpractice insurance

CME allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, Virginia is seeking an experienced Board-Certified Pulmonologist to become the inaugural Medical Director, Interventional Pulmonology. This full-time leadership role combines clinical practice with strategic program development and operational oversight at our Main Hospital Campus.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in interventional pulmonology, fellowship training, and a proven leadership background to build an integrated program with thoracic oncology, imaging,

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship.
• Board Certification in Pulmonary Disease required.
• Eligibility for unrestricted Virginia medical licensure.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-training Interventional Pulmonology experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary procedures.
• Prior leadership experience as a Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Program Director, or service-line leader strongly preferred.
• Experience in program development, operational growth, or procedural service expansion strongly preferred.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, innovation, quality improvement, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Develop, launch, and grow VHC Health's Interventional Pulmonology program.
• Lead clinical practice with executive-level medical directorship.
• Collaborate with thoracic oncology, medical and radiation oncology, surgery, radiology and nursing leadership.
• Shape care pathways, infrastructure, and future vision for advanced pulmonary care.

Skills

Leadership experience

Procedural pulmonology

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Program development

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

ACGME Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship

Board Certification in Pulmonary Disease

Virginia medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Medical Director, Interventional Pulmonology

VHC Health - Arlington, Virginia
Full-Time | Main Hospital Campus

VHC Health is seeking an experienced, innovative, and collaborative Board-Certified Pulmonologist with fellowship training in Interventional Pulmonology to serve as the inaugural Medical Director, Interventional Pulmonology at our hospital campus in Arlington, Virginia.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior physician leader to build and develop a comprehensive Interventional Pulmonology program from the ground up within one of the highest-performing independent health systems in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. The ideal candidate will bring advanced procedural expertise, demonstrated leadership experience, and a passion for developing high-quality, multidisciplinary pulmonary and thoracic oncology services in a growing health system environment.

This full-time employed leadership role combines active clinical practice with strategic program development, operational leadership, quality initiatives, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

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.

Position Overview

The Medical Director, Interventional Pulmonology will serve as the clinical and strategic leader responsible for developing, launching, and growing VHC Health's Interventional Pulmonology program.

Because this is a new and expanding service line, the organization seeks a physician leader with substantial experience in procedural pulmonology, program building, multidisciplinary care coordination, and operational leadership. This role is ideal for a physician who is energized by the opportunity to establish clinical infrastructure, expand procedural capabilities, standardize care pathways, and shape the future vision of advanced pulmonary and thoracic disease management across the health system.

The Medical Director will work closely with executive leadership, thoracic surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, critical care, radiology, pathology, anesthesia, and nursing leadership to create a high-quality, integrated Interventional Pulmonology program focused on exceptional patient outcomes, innovation, and growth.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship

• Board Certification in Pulmonary Disease required

• Eligibility for unrestricted Virginia medical licensure

• Minimum of 5 years of post-training Interventional Pulmonology experience

• Demonstrated expertise in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary procedures

• Prior leadership experience as a Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Program Director, or service-line leader strongly preferred

• Experience in program development, operational growth, or procedural service expansion strongly preferred

• Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, innovation, quality improvement, and patient-centered care

Position Highlights

• Opportunity to build and lead a growing Interventional Pulmonology program from the ground up

• Full-time employed physician leadership position

• Combination of advanced procedural practice and executive-level medical directorship

• Strong administrative, operational, and nursing support

• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with thoracic oncology and surgical services

• Independent health system with agility and physician influence

• Access to a diverse and growing patient population in Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC region

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive physician executive compensation package

• Leadership stipend plus productivity and quality incentives

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Generous paid time off and CME allowance

• Retirement plan options

• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

• Relocation assistance available

About Arlington, Virginia

Located just minutes from Washington, DC, Arlington offers an exceptional quality of life with nationally ranked schools, vibrant neighborhoods, extensive parks and trails, and convenient access to culture, dining, and international travel. The region is consistently recognized as one of the most desirable places to live and work in the country.

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

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

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 salary for this position. 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.