Medical Director, Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery (CVTS)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

We are in search of a talented and forward-thinking Medical Director to oversee our Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery (CVT) program within a high-achieving hospital-based physician group located in Arlington, VA. This position merges clinical responsibilities with leadership duties, focusing on the enhancement, quality, and integration of the CVT service line.

Why Join Us?

Our organization is a well-regarded, independent healthcare system recognized nationally for its clinical excellence, innovative practices, strong physician engagement, and outstanding patient outcomes.

• Ranked among the leading hospitals in Virginia and the Washington, DC area by U.S. News & World Report.
• Received multiple "A" grades for Hospital Safety from The Leapfrog Group.
• A CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating.
• Achieved Magnet® designation for nursing excellence.
• Accredited with Commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC).
• Independent health system with robust physician leadership and administrative backing.
• Modern infrastructure for both ambulatory and inpatient oncology, with ongoing investments in cancer services.
• Located in Arlington, Virginia, a consistently top-ranked area for living, with easy access to Washington, DC.

At our organization, physician leaders have the chance to significantly impact strategy, operations, quality, and growth while working in a collaborative and highly esteemed clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support the Cardiovascular and Thoracic (CVT) team and service line by ensuring adequate provider coverage, encouraging professional growth, and implementing initiatives that boost clinical productivity and performance.
• Enhance the visibility and outreach of the Cardiovascular Surgery Program through community education, outreach efforts, and the establishment of a regionally integrated Cardiac Care network.
• Ensure clinical excellence in quality and patient safety by managing policy and procedure updates, coordinating care, conducting regular performance evaluations, and identifying areas for continuous improvement.
• Support the financial sustainability of the CVT program by advocating for cost-effective practices that benefit patients, staff, and the broader health system across the office, CVICU, and CV Stepdown Unit.
• Work alongside administrative and business development teams to facilitate the strategic expansion of cardiovascular services, including new facilities and service lines that align with our organization's mission and long-term vision.
• Engage in strategic planning and physician recruitment efforts.

Qualifications

• MD or DO; Board Certified in Cardiothoracic or Vascular Surgery.
• Eligible for licensure in Virginia.
• Preferred 5+ years of experience post-training.
• Demonstrated leadership in clinical or programmatic roles.
• Experience with EPIC is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package for physician executives, which includes:

• A leadership stipend along with productivity and quality incentives.
• Comprehensive medical benefits.
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance for both full-time and permanent part-time roles.
• Retirement plan options.

Additional Information

At our organization, every position plays a vital role in delivering exceptional care, improving outcomes, and strengthening communities.

Compensation Range: $250,000.00 - $552,240.00 for physicians.

In addition to base pay, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility), along with wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

We are committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation for this role—whether presented as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined by various legitimate, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications, relevant experience, skill level, shift differentials (if applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.

The stated compensation range is a good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly rate or annual salary for this position, assuming a 1.0 FTE status. Actual compensation will be influenced by specialty, 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 part of the compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined according to applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of our organization, in compliance with applicable law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered 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.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is strictly prohibited at all our locations.