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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
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
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter to:
Andrea Bell
Director of Physician Services Recruitment
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.
Worksite address
arlington, VA, 22201, US
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