Chief of Heart and Vascular Services Job at Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, VA

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  • Virginia Hospital Center
  • Arlington, VA

Job Description

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

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

What You’ll Lead

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

Key Priorities

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

Qualifications

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

To apply, please e-mail your CV to Andrea Bell, Director, Physician Services Recruitment at  anbell@vhchealth.org

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