Virginia Hospital Center Health (VHC Health) seeks a dynamic, experienced physician leader to serve as its inaugural Chief of Heart and Vascular Services. This is an exceptional opportunity for a mission-driven physician executive to build and lead the cardiovascular service line at a highly regarded and financially strong organization focused on its commitment to improve the coordination of care and empower and inspire healthier lifestyles.
VHC Health is a 453-bed, Magnet designated facility located in Arlington, Virginia, recognized as a premier independent health system in a highly competitive healthcare market. Consistently earning top accolades, including a CMS five-star rating, VHC Health combines high-quality care with exceptional patient satisfaction and a strong, dedicated workforce. As a nimble and entrepreneurial organization, VHC Health has maintained long-term success, driven by a commitment to excellence and innovation. With net patient revenues of approximately $900 million and consistent positive operating margins, VHC Health has been able to continue to reinvest in its future and recently had its bond rating reaffirmed by Fitch as AA-.
Building upon a strong foundation, the Chief will collaborate closely with VHC Health leadership to set strategy and align cardiovascular services. This leader will be responsible for physician recruitment, development, and integration, as well as overseeing the financial performance and operations of the heart and vascular service line across VHC Health. The Chief will lead and grow a seamless, patient-centered heart and vascular service line operation that reflects best practices and supports VHC Health’s mission. The incoming leader will ensure continued growth and program excellence, driving performance that meets and exceeds national benchmarks while aligning operations with industry standards.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding physician leader with demonstrated ability to effectively inspire, manage, mentor, and develop a well-functioning team. The Chief will serve as a leader in advancing clinical operations, transforming care delivery in cardiovascular care, and advancing integrated care on behalf of patients across the system and throughout the DMV. The position requires an individual with a proven track record and a passion to build upon and improve processes and systems of care, to lead the delivery of high-quality care, and the ability to work well in a pluralistic medical staff model with multiple partners and stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
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