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VHC Health lists this Medical Director, Vascular Surgery opportunity in arlington, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical Director, Vascular Surgery
VHC Health - Arlington, Virginia
Full-Time | Hospital-Based Practice
VHC Health is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and visionary Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon to serve as the inaugural Medical Director, Vascular Surgery at VHC Health in Arlington, Virginia.
This is a unique opportunity for a senior physician leader to build and expand a comprehensive vascular surgery program within one of the highest-performing independent health systems in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. The ideal candidate will bring advanced clinical expertise, demonstrated leadership experience, and a passion for developing high-quality, multidisciplinary vascular care services in a growing and innovative health system environment.
This full-time employed leadership role combines active clinical practice with strategic program development, physician leadership, operational oversight, quality initiatives, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
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
Independent health system with strong physician leadership and administrative support
Continued investment in cardiovascular, surgical, and advanced procedural services
Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with cardiology, interventional radiology, critical care, wound care, podiatry, nephrology, and hospital medicine support
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, Vascular Surgery will serve as the clinical and strategic leader responsible for developing, growing, and advancing VHC Health's vascular surgery program.
Because this is a growing and evolving service line, the organization seeks a physician leader with substantial experience in vascular surgery, program development, multidisciplinary collaboration, and operational leadership. This role is ideal for a surgeon who is energized by the opportunity to expand clinical services, strengthen referral networks, enhance procedural capabilities, and shape the future vision of vascular care delivery across the health system.
The Medical Director will work closely with executive leadership, cardiology, interventional radiology, operating room leadership, wound care services, critical care teams, nephrology, podiatry, and primary care physicians to create a comprehensive, integrated vascular program focused on exceptional patient outcomes, innovation, and growth.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient vascular surgery care
Perform open and endovascular procedures for arterial and venous disease
Evaluate and manage patients with peripheral arterial disease, carotid disease, aortic pathology, dialysis access needs, venous disease, limb ischemia, and complex vascular conditions
Perform minimally invasive and advanced endovascular interventions
Participate in inpatient consultations, emergency vascular call coverage, and perioperative management
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate evidence-based vascular care
Support limb preservation, wound care, and vascular access initiatives
Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record
Medical Director Leadership Responsibilities
Program Development & Growth
Lead the development and expansion of the vascular surgery program
Build referral pathways, operational workflows, and integrated vascular care models
Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and cardiovascular service‑line growth initiatives
Assist in physician and APP recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts
Develop relationships with referring physicians and regional healthcare partners
Identify opportunities for growth in endovascular therapies, limb preservation, dialysis access, venous disease management, and vascular imaging services
Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency
Completion of accredited Vascular Surgery fellowship training required
Board Certification in Vascular Surgery required
Eligibility for unrestricted Virginia medical licensure
Minimum of 5 years of post‑training vascular surgery experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated expertise in open and endovascular vascular procedures
Prior leadership experience as a Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Division Chief, or service‑line leader 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 vascular surgery program
Full-time employed physician leadership position
Combination of clinical practice and executive-level medical directorship
Strong administrative, operational, and nursing support
Collaborative cardiovascular and surgical environment
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
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Worksite address
arlington, VA, 22201, US
Who can apply
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