Medical Director, Vascular Surgery

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Medical Director, Vascular Surgery

VHC Health Physicians – Arlington, Virginia

VHC Health Physicians is seeking an accomplished, board-certified Vascular Surgeon to serve as Medical Director of Vascular Surgery. This is an outstanding opportunity for a clinical leader to join a nationally recognized, independent health system and lead the growth and strategic development of a comprehensive vascular surgery program.

The Medical Director will provide clinical, operational, and strategic leadership for vascular surgery services while maintaining an active surgical practice. This physician leader will work collaboratively with hospital administration, employed and independent physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to advance program quality, patient outcomes, physician engagement, growth initiatives, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will possess a demonstrated track record of clinical excellence, program development, quality improvement, and physician leadership, with a commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care and expanding access to advanced vascular services throughout the region.

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 Vascular Surgery will provide leadership for the strategic direction, growth, quality, and operational performance of vascular surgery services across VHC Health.

This physician leader will partner closely with administrative leadership, referring physicians, employed specialists, and hospital departments to strengthen service line performance, improve patient access, enhance quality outcomes, and support the continued growth of vascular services throughout the region.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Medical Director will maintain an active clinical and surgical practice focused on the diagnosis and treatment of arterial, venous, and lymphatic disease utilizing both open and endovascular techniques.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive vascular surgery care in inpatient and outpatient settings

• Perform a broad range of open and endovascular vascular procedures

• Diagnose and manage complex arterial, venous, and peripheral vascular disease

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize outcomes

• Participate in hospital call coverage and vascular surgery consultations

• Maintain excellence in clinical quality, patient experience, and evidence-based practice

• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers and clinical staff

• Support educational and mentoring opportunities within the program

Medical Director Leadership Responsibilities

· Program Development & Growth

· Lead the development and expansion of the Vascular service line

· Build clinical workflows, operational infrastructure, and care delivery models

· Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and market growth initiatives

· Assist in physician and APP recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts

· Develop relationships with referring physicians and regional healthcare partners

· Identify opportunities for program expansion, subspecialty growth, and community outreach

· Establish evidence-based clinical standards, pathways, and best practices

· Promote high-quality, coordinated, patient-centered vascular care

· Provide mentorship and clinical guidance to physicians, APPs, nursing, and staff

· Oversee vascular quality initiatives, outcomes tracking, and performance improvement efforts

· Monitor clinical quality metrics, peer review activities, patient experience scores, and operational benchmarks

· Champion patient safety, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based oncology practices

· Collaborate with hospital leadership on vascular operations, staffing, workflow optimization, and service integration

· Participate in budget planning, operational strategy, and resource development

· Support infusion center operations, scheduling optimization, and clinic efficiency initiatives

· Serve as the primary physician liaison between vascular providers and health system leadership

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Board Certified in Vascular Surgery

• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia

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

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

• Expertise in both open and endovascular techniques

• Strong commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and program development

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and team leadership skills

• Proven ability to work collaboratively across physicians, administration, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams

Position Highlights

• Leadership opportunity within a highly respected independent health system

• Established vascular surgery program with significant growth potential

• Dedicated administrative and operational support

• Collaborative physician leadership environment

• State-of-the-art surgical facilities and advanced technology

• Opportunity to shape the future direction of vascular services across the organization

• Attractive Northern Virginia location with access to the Washington, DC metropolitan area

• Competitive compensation package including medical director stipend and comprehensive benefits

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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