Medical Director, Hematology and Medical Oncology

Medical Director, Hematology and Medical Oncology

VHC Health - Arlington, Virginia
Full-Time | Main Hospital Campus

VHC Health is proud to announce that it is internalizing the cornerstone of its Oncology program and seeking an experienced, innovative, and collaborative Board-Certified Hematologist/Medical Oncologist to serve as the inaugural Medical Director, Hematology and Medical Oncology at our flagship hospital campus in Arlington, Virginia.

This unique opportunity will allow, with full Board of Director, executive team, and philanthropic support for a senior oncology leader to build and shape a comprehensive hematology and medical oncology program within one of the highest-performing independent health systems in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. The ideal candidate will bring significant clinical expertise, demonstrated leadership experience, and a passion for developing innovative, patient-centered oncology services in a growing community-based academic environment.

This full-time employed leadership position combines active clinical practice with strategic program development, physician leadership, operational oversight, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

* Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient hematology and medical oncology care

* Evaluate and manage patients with solid tumors and benign/malignant hematologic disorders

* Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive oncology services

* Perform new patient consultations, follow-up visits, treatment monitoring, and survivorship planning

* Participate in shared call coverage and inpatient oncology consultations

* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate evidence-based cancer care

* Review pathology, imaging, molecular testing, and laboratory data to guide treatment decisions

* Manage treatment toxicities and symptom management needs

* Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record

Medical Director Leadership Responsibilities

* Program Development & Growth

* Lead the development and expansion of the hematology and medical oncology service line

* Build clinical workflows, operational infrastructure, and care delivery models

* Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and market growth initiatives

* Assist in physician and APP recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts

* Develop relationships with referring physicians and regional healthcare partners

* Identify opportunities for program expansion, subspecialty growth, and community outreach

* Clinical Leadership

* Establish evidence-based clinical standards, pathways, and best practices

* Lead multidisciplinary tumor boards and cancer conferences

* Promote high-quality, coordinated, patient-centered oncology care

* Support integration across inpatient, outpatient, infusion, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology services

* Provide mentorship and clinical guidance to physicians, APPs, nursing, and staff

* Quality & Accreditation

* Oversee oncology quality initiatives, outcomes tracking, and performance improvement efforts

* Ensure ongoing compliance with Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards and accreditation requirements

* Monitor clinical quality metrics, peer review activities, patient experience scores, and operational benchmarks

* Champion patient safety, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based oncology practices

* Operational & Administrative Leadership

* Collaborate with hospital leadership on oncology operations, staffing, workflow optimization, and service integration

* Participate in budget planning, operational strategy, and resource development

* Support infusion center operations, scheduling optimization, and clinic efficiency initiatives

* Serve as the primary physician liaison between oncology providers and health system leadership

Qualifications

* MD or DO from an accredited medical school

* Completion of an ACGME-accredited Hematology/Medical Oncology fellowship

* Board Certification in Medical Oncology required

* Eligibility for unrestricted Virginia medical licensure

* Minimum of 5 years of post-training clinical oncology experience strongly preferred

* Prior leadership experience as a Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Program Director, or oncology service-line leader preferred

* Demonstrated experience in program development, clinical operations, or oncology growth initiatives strongly preferred

* Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and patient-centered care

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
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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 posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. 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.

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