Medical Director, Vascular Surgery

Medical Director, Vascular Surgery

VHC Health - Arlington, Virginia
Full-Time | Hospital-Based Practice

VHC Health is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and visionary Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon to serve as the inaugural Medical Director, Vascular Surgery at VHC Health in Arlington, Virginia.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior physician leader to build and expand a comprehensive vascular surgery program within one of the highest-performing independent health systems in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. The ideal candidate will bring advanced clinical expertise, demonstrated leadership experience, and a passion for developing high-quality, multidisciplinary vascular care services in a growing and innovative health system environment.

This full-time employed leadership role combines active clinical practice with strategic program development, physician leadership, operational oversight, 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

• Continued investment in cardiovascular, surgical, and advanced procedural services

• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with cardiology, interventional radiology, critical care, wound care, podiatry, nephrology, and hospital medicine 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, Vascular Surgery will serve as the clinical and strategic leader responsible for developing, growing, and advancing VHC Health's vascular surgery program.

Because this is a growing and evolving service line, the organization seeks a physician leader with substantial experience in vascular surgery, program development, multidisciplinary collaboration, and operational leadership. This role is ideal for a surgeon who is energized by the opportunity to expand clinical services, strengthen referral networks, enhance procedural capabilities, and shape the future vision of vascular care delivery across the health system.

The Medical Director will work closely with executive leadership, cardiology, interventional radiology, operating room leadership, wound care services, critical care teams, nephrology, podiatry, and primary care physicians to create a comprehensive, integrated vascular program focused on exceptional patient outcomes, innovation, and growth.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient vascular surgery care

• Perform open and endovascular procedures for arterial and venous disease

• Evaluate and manage patients with peripheral arterial disease, carotid disease, aortic pathology, dialysis access needs, venous disease, limb ischemia, and complex vascular conditions

• Perform minimally invasive and advanced endovascular interventions

• Participate in inpatient consultations, emergency vascular call coverage, and perioperative management

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate evidence-based vascular care

• Support limb preservation, wound care, and vascular access initiatives

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record

Medical Director Leadership Responsibilities

Program Development & Growth

• Lead the development and expansion of the vascular surgery program

• Build referral pathways, operational workflows, and integrated vascular care models

• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and cardiovascular service-line growth initiatives

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

• Develop relationships with referring physicians and regional healthcare partners

• Identify opportunities for growth in endovascular therapies, limb preservation, dialysis access, venous disease management, and vascular imaging services

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency

• Completion of accredited Vascular Surgery fellowship training required

• Board Certification in Vascular Surgery required

• Eligibility for unrestricted Virginia medical licensure

• Minimum of 5 years of post-training vascular surgery experience strongly preferred

• Demonstrated expertise in open and endovascular vascular procedures

• Prior leadership experience as a Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Division Chief, or service-line leader 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 vascular surgery program

• Full-time employed physician leadership position

• Combination of clinical practice and executive-level medical directorship

• Strong administrative, operational, and nursing support

• Collaborative cardiovascular and surgical environment

• 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