Assistant Chief of Cardiology, Western Region

Carilion Clinic is seeking an Assistant Chief of Cardiology for its Western Region in Christiansburg, Virginia. This clinical and leadership opportunity involves guiding a team of cardiologists and advanced practice providers, serving a growing regional market. The role is anchored at the Level III, 146-bed Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, and offers an exceptional chance to contribute to comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular services.

Practice Info

• Anchored at the Level III, 146-bed Carilion New River Valley Medical Center (CNRVMC).
• The Western Region provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular services across a large geographic footprint.
• Supports a busy outpatient practice with full-spectrum diagnostic capabilities, including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and vascular imaging.
• Maintains a high-volume device management program, including pacemaker and ICD interrogations, remote monitoring, and close collaboration with electrophysiology.
• Additional services include exercise and pharmacologic stress testing and streamlined referral pathways to interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure, and advanced imaging programs within the Cardiovascular Institute.
• CNRVMC has a 24/7 STEMI program and a cardiac catheterization lab that performs over 1,000 cardiac catheterizations per year.

Responsibilities

• Guide a team of cardiologists and advanced practice providers serving a growing regional market.
• Provide leadership and oversight for cardiology practices in Giles, Wytheville, Galax, and Hillsville.
• Ensure seamless clinical operations, high-quality care, and excellent patient access across all sites.
• Report directly to the System Chief of Cardiology.
• Help advance standardized care pathways, monitor key performance indicators, and promote responsible resource stewardship.
• Play a critical part in strategic planning, recruitment, and program development.
• Support sustainable growth and high-value cardiovascular care throughout the Western Region.
• Excel in patient care, education, and faculty development within a dynamic academic cardiovascular program.

Compensation

• Min Starting Salary: $626,707
• Max Starting Salary: $712,105
• Eligible to participate in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus compensation programs to improve the minimum salary.
• Historical averages of Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus earnings are included in the maximum salary.
• Partnership Potential: Carilion Clinic Physician, Employed
• Relocation Allowance up to $10,000
• Competitive salary with incentive tied to productivity and quality criteria
• Sign on Bonus

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and pension offerings
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid malpractice and tail insurance
• Healthcare and Dental Insurance
• Retirement benefits to include 403(b) and 457(b) options along with a fully funded pension plan
• 20 days Vacation
• CME Days & Allowance
• Relocation Allowance

Requirements

• MD/DO with Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease
• Minimum 10 years of cardiology experience
• Minimum 2-3 years of progressive leadership experience in an academic setting
• Academic rank of Associate Professor or higher
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, organizational leadership, and team development
• Experience building integrated, collaborative care, education, and research programs
• Experience with graduate medical education preferred