Medical Director, Interventional Pulmonology

Medical Director, Interventional Pulmonology

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

VHC Health is seeking an experienced, innovative, and collaborative Board-Certified Pulmonologist with fellowship training in Interventional Pulmonology to serve as the inaugural Medical Director, Interventional Pulmonology at our hospital campus in Arlington, Virginia.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior physician leader to build and develop a comprehensive Interventional Pulmonology program from the ground up within one of the highest-performing independent health systems in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. The ideal candidate will bring advanced procedural expertise, demonstrated leadership experience, and a passion for developing high-quality, multidisciplinary pulmonary and thoracic oncology services in a growing health system environment.

This full-time employed leadership role combines active clinical practice with strategic program development, operational leadership, quality initiatives, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Why VHC Health

VHC 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

• Independent health system with strong physician leadership and administrative support

• Expanding pulmonary, thoracic oncology, and critical care services with continued investment in procedural and diagnostic capabilities

• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with thoracic surgery, oncology, radiology, pathology, and critical care support

• 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.

Position Overview

The Medical Director, Interventional Pulmonology will serve as the clinical and strategic leader responsible for developing, launching, and growing VHC Health's Interventional Pulmonology program.

Because this is a new and expanding service line, the organization seeks a physician leader with substantial experience in procedural pulmonology, program building, multidisciplinary care coordination, and operational leadership. This role is ideal for a physician who is energized by the opportunity to establish clinical infrastructure, expand procedural capabilities, standardize care pathways, and shape the future vision of advanced pulmonary and thoracic disease management across the health system.

The Medical Director will work closely with executive leadership, thoracic surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, critical care, radiology, pathology, anesthesia, and nursing leadership to create a high-quality, integrated Interventional Pulmonology program focused on exceptional patient outcomes, innovation, and growth.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship

• Board Certification in Pulmonary Disease required

• Eligibility for unrestricted Virginia medical licensure

• Minimum of 5 years of post-training Interventional Pulmonology experience

• Demonstrated expertise in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary procedures

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

• Experience in program development, operational growth, or procedural service expansion strongly preferred

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

Position Highlights

• Opportunity to build and lead a growing Interventional Pulmonology program from the ground up

• Full-time employed physician leadership position

• Combination of advanced procedural practice and executive-level medical directorship

• Strong administrative, operational, and nursing support

• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with thoracic oncology and surgical services

• Independent health system with agility and physician influence

• Access to a diverse and growing patient population in Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC region

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

About Arlington, Virginia

Located just minutes from Washington, DC, Arlington offers an exceptional quality of life with nationally ranked schools, vibrant neighborhoods, extensive parks and trails, and convenient access to culture, dining, and international travel. The region is consistently recognized as one of the most desirable places to live and work in the country.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter to:

Andrea Bell
Director of Physician Services Recruitment