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Vascular Surgery Job at VHC Health in Arlington, VA

Job ID: 1459141

Physician | Vascular Surgery Job | Arlington, VA 22205

Chief of Heart and Vascular Services

part of VHC Health

Job Description

Location: Arlington, VA
Employer: VHC Health
Job Type: Full-time, Leadership

VHC Health is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief of Heart and Vascular Services to lead its cardiovascular service line. This is a unique opportunity to shape and expand an integrated, high-performing program as the inaugural physician executive in this role.


Key Responsibilities

  1. Provide strategic and operational leadership for the heart and vascular service line.
  2. Collaborate across departments and care settings to drive clinical excellence, patient experience, and cost-effective care.
  3. Lead and mentor a team of cardiovascular medical directors and specialists.
  4. Develop and implement goals related to quality, growth, and integration of cardiovascular services.
  5. Foster a unified culture with consistent standards across all sites of care.
  6. Support clinical research and academic partnerships.
  7. Represent the program at local, state, and national levels.

What You’ll Lead

  1. Multispecialty cardiovascular councils (Cardiac Surgery, Electrophysiology, Heart Failure, Women’s Heart Health, Imaging, etc.)
  2. Strategic planning and performance improvement initiatives
  3. Integration of outpatient and system-wide services
  4. Regional referral growth and physician engagement

Key Priorities

  1. Build credibility and trust as a visible, collaborative leader.
  2. Assess and enhance the current infrastructure and care delivery model.
  3. Create a unified vision for cardiovascular care at VHC Health.
  4. Drive measurable improvements in clinical outcomes, financial performance, and team engagement.
  5. Expand the reach and impact of the heart and vascular service line across the region and potentially on a national level.
  6. Strengthen capabilities in heart failure management, leveraging evidence-based care models to support high-risk populations.

Qualifications

  1. MD or DO with board certification in a cardiovascular specialty.
  2. Minimum 10 years of clinical experience, including leadership of large-scale or expanding cardiovascular programs.
  3. A strong background in heart failure care is highly desirable.
  4. Proven success leading within complex health systems or matrixed environments.
  5. National presence or experience participating in regional/national cardiovascular initiatives preferred.
  6. Eligible for licensure in Virginia.
  7. Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and team leadership skills.

Why Join VHC Health?

  • Shape the future of cardiovascular care in a progressive, high-growth health system.
  • Lead a team of experts and drive the next phase of clinical and programmatic excellence.
  • Make a lasting impact through innovation, growth, and high-quality care delivery.

 

contact-information
Director, VHC Physician Services Recruitment
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Arlington, VA 22205