Chief of Heart and Vascular Services

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