Physician - Medical Director Breast Health

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Medical Director, Breast Surgery

VHC Health Physicians – Arlington, Virginia

VHC Health Physicians is seeking an accomplished, board-certified Breast Surgeon to serve as Medical Director of Breast Surgery. This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician leader to join a nationally recognized health system and lead the continued growth and strategic development of a comprehensive breast surgery program.

The Medical Director will provide clinical, operational, and strategic leadership while maintaining an active breast surgery practice. Working closely with hospital leadership, oncology services, radiology, pathology, genetics, plastic surgery, and multidisciplinary care teams, the Medical Director will advance program growth, enhance quality outcomes, improve access to care, and strengthen the patient experience across the breast care continuum.

The ideal candidate is a visionary physician leader with a demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and patient-centered breast care.

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.

Position Overview

The Medical Director of Breast Surgery will provide leadership for the clinical, operational, and strategic direction of breast surgery services across VHC Health.

This physician leader will work collaboratively with oncology, breast imaging, pathology, genetics, plastic surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, nursing leadership, and administrative teams to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, coordinated, and high-quality breast care.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Medical Director will maintain an active clinical practice focused on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of benign and malignant breast disease.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and surgical management of patients with benign and malignant breast conditions

• Perform a wide range of breast surgical procedures, including breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, and sentinel lymph node procedures

• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary oncology teams to develop individualized treatment plans

• Participate in tumor boards and multidisciplinary case conferences

• Coordinate care across the breast cancer continuum from diagnosis through survivorship

• Support breast program quality initiatives and evidence-based clinical practice

• Participate in patient education and shared decision-making efforts

• Maintain excellence in clinical quality, patient satisfaction, and outcomes

• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers and clinical staff

Medical Director Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership for the Breast Surgery program

• Collaborate with health system leadership to establish and achieve program goals and growth initiatives

• Advance quality improvement efforts focused on patient outcomes, safety, and evidence-based care

• Support physician recruitment, retention, onboarding, and engagement activities

• Develop and strengthen multidisciplinary breast care pathways and care coordination processes

• Partner with oncology, radiology, pathology, and other specialty leaders to optimize patient access and experience

• Support accreditation activities, quality reporting, and program development initiatives

• Lead efforts to expand community outreach, education, and breast health awareness programs

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and patient-centered care

• Represent breast surgery services in organizational leadership meetings, committees, and strategic planning initiatives

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Board Certified in General Surgery

• Fellowship Training in Breast Surgery

• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Minimum of five years of clinical experience in breast surgery preferred

• Prior physician leadership experience as a Medical Director, Division Chief, Program Director, or similar role preferred

• Demonstrated commitment to multidisciplinary cancer care and quality improvement

• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills

• Proven ability to work collaboratively across physicians, administrators, and multidisciplinary care teams

• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered breast care

Position Highlights

• Leadership opportunity within a nationally recognized health system

• Established breast surgery program with strong multidisciplinary support

• Close collaboration with breast imaging, oncology, genetics, pathology, and reconstructive surgery teams

• Opportunity to shape the strategic direction and future growth of breast surgery services

• Strong administrative, operational, and marketing support

• State-of-the-art imaging and surgical technology

• Collaborative physician-led culture dedicated to innovation and excellence

• Competitive compensation package including medical director stipend and comprehensive benefits

• Located in Arlington, Virginia, within the Washington, DC metropolitan area

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

· Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Job Description

Purpose & Scope: 

The physician is a member of the healthcare team who works in collaboration with other staff to provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients. The scope of practice of each physician is defined through the health system’s credentialing and privileging committee.

The Physician supports objectives, budget, and performance metrics at the individual level.Supports all medical activities at the individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.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. 

Education: 

Doctorate from accredited medical school is required.

Experience:

One year of medical/surgical experience is required.

Certifications/Licensure:

Licensed to Practice Medicine by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Washington Commanders selected VHC Health as its women’s health partner because of the health system’s continued commitment to advancing women’s health, reducing the stigma of mental health, and creating greater access to care in the Washington, DC metro region.

• Received a top ranking in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for the fourth year in a row. Ranking over 2,800 hospitals in 28 countries, this study asked 85,000 medical experts across the world to participate in an online survey covering topics such as recommendation of hospital, satisfaction of patient care, quality of care for specific treatments, among other factors.

• Recognized by the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospital in eight categories: bariatric surgery, obstetrics, heart care, minimally invasive surgery, orthopedics, cancer care, comprehensive breast care, women’s services, mammogram and patient experience. This award is graded based on the best publicly available information, patient surveys and accreditation information, and the Women’s Choice Award delivers a simplified, objective ranking to each category.

• Named a 2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek. One of 175 hospitals and just three in the Washington, DC metro region to be included in the rankings.

• Named best hospital for billing ethics by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group. This is the first-ever Leapfrog Best Hospitals ranking to help patients make educated decisions about which institutions are best for the money.

OUR COMMUNITY

• Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you can have it all: a lucrative job at a forward-thinking company – plus access to the country’s greatest historical sites, a bustling café culture, active nightlife and concert going, a thriving wine region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season climate with year-round kayaking, biking, and hiking. We offer some of the best public and private schools in the nation and access to 60 colleges and universities. In fact, we are the most educated region in the country. Here, there are no compromises. NOVA is one of the best places to live and work in the country.

• Arlington is home to the Pentagon, and the Arlington National Cemetery.

• Home to more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters, including the 6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies.

• Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in the United States

• Fairfax County has many of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.

• Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 94 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.

• Two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations.

• Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.

• Minutes to the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, Tyson’s Corner, and Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts

• Whether you choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County, City of Alexandria or in any of the other great areas in the DC area, you will have little problem in finding a location that is right for you.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.

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