Medical Director, Breast Surgery

VHC Health Physicians - Arlington, VirginiaVHC Health Physicians is seeking an accomplished, board-certified Breast Surgeon to serve as Medical Director of Breast Surgery. This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician leader to join a nationally recognized health system and lead the continued growth and strategic development of a comprehensive breast surgery program.The Medical Director will provide clinical, operational, and strategic leadership while maintaining an active breast surgery practice. Working closely with hospital leadership, oncology services, radiology, pathology, genetics, plastic surgery, and multidisciplinary care teams, the Medical Director will advance program growth, enhance quality outcomes, improve access to care, and strengthen the patient experience across the breast care continuum.The ideal candidate is a visionary physician leader with a demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and patient-centered breast care.Why VHC HealthVHC 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.Clinical Responsibilities* Provide comprehensive evaluation and surgical management of patients with benign and malignant breast conditions* Perform a wide range of breast surgical procedures, including breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, and sentinel lymph node procedures* Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary oncology teams to develop individualized treatment plans* Participate in tumor boards and multidisciplinary case conferences* Coordinate care across the breast cancer continuum from diagnosis through survivorship* Support breast program quality initiatives and evidence-based clinical practice* Participate in patient education and shared decision-making efforts* Maintain excellence in clinical quality, patient satisfaction, and outcomes* Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers and clinical staffMedical Director Leadership Responsibilities* Provide strategic and clinical leadership for the Breast Surgery program* Collaborate with health system leadership to establish and achieve program goals and growth initiatives* Advance quality improvement efforts focused on patient outcomes, safety, and evidence-based care* Support physician recruitment, retention, onboarding, and engagement activities* Develop and strengthen multidisciplinary breast care pathways and care coordination processes* Partner with oncology, radiology, pathology, and other specialty leaders to optimize patient access and experience* Support accreditation activities, quality reporting, and program development initiatives* Lead efforts to expand community outreach, education, and breast health awareness programs* Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and patient-centered care* Represent breast surgery services in organizational leadership meetings, committees, and strategic planning initiativesQualifications* MD or DO from an accredited medical school* Board Certified in General Surgery* Fellowship Training in Breast Surgery* Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia* Minimum of five years of clinical experience in breast surgery preferred* Prior physician leadership experience as a Medical Director, Division Chief, Program Director, or similar role preferred* Demonstrated commitment to multidisciplinary cancer care and quality improvement* Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills* Proven ability to work collaboratively across physicians, administrators, and multidisciplinary care teams* Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered breast careAdditional Job DescriptionAt VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.Compensation Range: $250,000.00 -$552,240.00In 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 annual salary for this position and assumes a 1.0 FTE status. 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. To apply, please e-mail your CV to Andrea Bell, Director, Physician Services Recruitment at