Chief of Heart and Vascular Services
Company: Virginia Hospital Center
Location: Arlington
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
VHC Health is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief of Heart and
Vascular Services to lead its cardiovascular service line. This is
a unique opportunity to shape and expand an integrated,
high-performing program as the inaugural physician executive in
this role. Key Responsibilities - Provide strategic and operational
leadership for the heart and vascular service line. - Collaborate
across departments and care settings to drive clinical excellence,
patient experience, and cost-effective care. - Lead and mentor a
team of cardiovascular medical directors and specialists. - Develop
and implement goals related to quality, growth, and integration of
cardiovascular services. - Foster a unified culture with consistent
standards across all sites of care. - Support clinical research and
academic partnerships. - Represent the program at local, state, and
national levels. What You’ll Lead - Multispecialty cardiovascular
councils (Cardiac Surgery, Electrophysiology, Heart Failure,
Women’s Heart Health, Imaging, etc.) - Strategic planning and
performance improvement initiatives - Integration of outpatient and
system-wide services - Regional referral growth and physician
engagement Key Priorities - Build credibility and trust as a
visible, collaborative leader. - Assess and enhance the current
infrastructure and care delivery model. - Create a unified vision
for cardiovascular care at VHC Health. - Drive measurable
improvements in clinical outcomes, financial performance, and team
engagement. - Expand the reach and impact of the heart and vascular
service line across the region and potentially on a national level.
- Strengthen capabilities in heart failure management, leveraging
evidence-based care models to support high-risk populations.
Qualifications - MD or DO with board certification in a
cardiovascular specialty. - Minimum 10 years of clinical
experience, including leadership of large-scale or expanding
cardiovascular programs. - A strong background in heart failure
care is highly desirable. - Proven success leading within complex
health systems or matrixed environments. - National presence or
experience participating in regional/national cardiovascular
initiatives preferred. - Eligible for licensure in Virginia. -
Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and team leadership
skills. To apply, please e-mail your CV to Andrea Bell, Director,
Physician Services Recruitment at anbell@vhchealth.org
Keywords: Virginia Hospital Center, Sterling , Chief of Heart and Vascular Services, Healthcare , Arlington, Virginia
