Interventional Cardiologist

Position Title

Interventional Cardiologist

Job Description Summary

Interventional Cardiologist

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

VHC Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Interventional Cardiologist with expertise in both coronary intervention and structural heart disease to join our cardiovascular team at our main hospital campus in Arlington, Virginia.

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

· Accredited with Commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)

· Independent health system with strong physician leadership and administrative support

· Modern ambulatory and inpatient oncology infrastructure with continued investment in cancer services

· 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

This full-time opportunity is ideal for an Interventional Cardiologist seeking to build a long-term practice that combines coronary intervention, structural heart procedures, and comprehensive cardiovascular care within a collaborative and highly respected health system.

The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience in coronary interventions along with training and/or experience in structural heart procedures and will play an active role in the continued growth and development of VHC Health’s cardiovascular services.

This role offers a balanced mix of procedural and clinical care in a modern cardiovascular program with strong institutional support.

Clinical Responsibilities

· Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with coronary artery and structural heart disease

· Perform diagnostic coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)

· Participate in the evaluation, procedural management, and longitudinal care of patients with structural heart disease

· Perform structural heart procedures consistent with the physician’s training, experience, and hospital privileges

· Evaluate and manage patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes and other complex cardiovascular conditions

· Provide inpatient consultation and outpatient follow-up care

· Participate in STEMI and interventional cardiology call coverage

· Collaborate with a multidisciplinary cardiovascular team to provide coordinated, high-quality care

· Participate in clinical quality initiatives and the continued development of interventional and structural heart services

· Document all clinical care in the electronic medical record and adhere to best practice guidelines

Qualifications

· MD or DO from an accredited medical school

· Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Disease fellowship

· Completion of an accredited Interventional Cardiology fellowship

· Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Interventional Cardiology

· Demonstrated experience and expertise in coronary interventions

· Training and/or clinical experience in structural heart interventions

· Demonstrated experience in STEMI care

· Eligible for or licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professions

· Excellent clinical, procedural, and interpersonal skills

· Commitment to collaborative, high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care

Position Highlights

· Integrated heart and vascular services

· Strong quality, safety, and outcomes performance

· Seamless inpatient and outpatient coordination

· Integrated, collaborative Cardiology group

· Modern facilities and continued investment

· Strong advanced practice provider integration

· Strong collaboration across interventional, non-invasive, EP, and CT surgery

· A practice environment that supports independent judgement and comprehensive cardiology care.

· Cardiology remains a core service line with ongoing investment and expansion driven by regional demand.

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

Job Description

Purpose & Scope: 

The physician is a member of the healthcare team who works in collaboration with other staff to provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients. The scope of practice of each physician is defined through the health system’s credentialing and privileging committee.

The Physician supports objectives, budget, and performance metrics at the individual level.Supports all medical activities at the individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.The role of a physician is to provide quality clinical care to those individuals who have chosen VHC Health in a timely manner to meet the needs of our patients. 

Education: 

Doctorate from accredited medical school is required.

Experience:

One year of medical/surgical experience is required.

Certifications/Licensure:

Licensed to Practice Medicine by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Washington Commanders selected VHC Health as its women’s health partner because of the health system’s continued commitment to advancing women’s health, reducing the stigma of mental health, and creating greater access to care in the Washington, DC metro region.

• Received a top ranking in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for the fourth year in a row. Ranking over 2,800 hospitals in 28 countries, this study asked 85,000 medical experts across the world to participate in an online survey covering topics such as recommendation of hospital, satisfaction of patient care, quality of care for specific treatments, among other factors.

• Recognized by the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospital in eight categories: bariatric surgery, obstetrics, heart care, minimally invasive surgery, orthopedics, cancer care, comprehensive breast care, women’s services, mammogram and patient experience. This award is graded based on the best publicly available information, patient surveys and accreditation information, and the Women’s Choice Award delivers a simplified, objective ranking to each category.

• Named a 2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek. One of 175 hospitals and just three in the Washington, DC metro region to be included in the rankings.

• Named best hospital for billing ethics by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group. This is the first-ever Leapfrog Best Hospitals ranking to help patients make educated decisions about which institutions are best for the money.

OUR COMMUNITY

• Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you can have it all: a lucrative job at a forward-thinking company – plus access to the country’s greatest historical sites, a bustling café culture, active nightlife and concert going, a thriving wine region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season climate with year-round kayaking, biking, and hiking. We offer some of the best public and private schools in the nation and access to 60 colleges and universities. In fact, we are the most educated region in the country. Here, there are no compromises. NOVA is one of the best places to live and work in the country.

• Arlington is home to the Pentagon, and the Arlington National Cemetery.

• Home to more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters, including the 6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies.

• Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in the United States

• Fairfax County has many of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.

• Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 94 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.

• Two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations.

• Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.

• Minutes to the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, Tyson’s Corner, and Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts

• Whether you choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County, City of Alexandria or in any of the other great areas in the DC area, you will have little problem in finding a location that is right for you.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The compensation range set forth above is a good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly rate or annual salary for this position and assumes a 1.0 FTE status. Actual compensation for this position will be determined based on specialty, and the candidate’s education, training, skills, experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.

Compensation: 250000 to 552240 (USD)