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Womens Health Job at VHC Health in Arlington, VA
Physician | Womens Health Job | Arlington, VA 22205
Medical Director of Breast Health
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Employment Type: Full-Time
Telemedicine : No Job Description
Schedule: Full-Time
Location: Arlington, VA
Compensation: Competitive base salary plus generous bonus incentives.
Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
VHC Health seeks a dynamic and visionary Medical Director of Breast Health to lead our Breast Health Center, currently staffed by three dedicated physicians and poised for growth. This is a transformational leadership opportunity for a board-certified breast or general surgeon to shape the future of comprehensive breast care in one of the region’s most respected health systems.
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled clinician and experienced leader who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. They will drive clinical excellence, foster a positive team culture, and spearhead programmatic development to elevate the quality, safety, and visibility of our breast health services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide strategic and clinical leadership for the Breast Health Center in alignment with the Women’s Health service line and system-wide goals.
- Collaborate across disciplines—radiology, oncology, pathology, plastic surgery, and primary care—to ensure seamless, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of mutual respect, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as the primary medical lead for quality initiatives, clinical protocols, peer review, and compliance with national guidelines (e.g., NAPBC, NCCN).
- Develop and implement initiatives to improve access, equity, and outcomes in breast health.
- Represent the Breast Health Program within VHC Health and in the community, cultivating referral relationships and increasing program visibility.
- Actively participate in tumor board, strategic planning, and the implementation of new technologies and service lines.
- Partner with administrative and nursing leadership on program growth, recruitment, capital planning, and operational excellence.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified in General Surgery with Breast Surgical Oncology fellowship training
- Eligible for unrestricted Virginia medical licensure
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience, including demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary breast care
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a team-oriented mindset
- Commitment to advancing health equity and excellence in women’s health
ABOUT VHC HEALTH
VHC Health is an award-winning, independent, nonprofit health system consistently ranked among the best hospitals in the country. Our Breast Health Program is part of a highly integrated women’s health service line with a strong foundation and robust referral network.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- Top hospital rankings by Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals (4 years in a row)
- Women’s Choice Awards in eight categories including comprehensive breast care
- Named a Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek (2023)
- Billing Ethics Award from Money and The Leapfrog Group
- Proud partner of the Washington Commanders Women’s Health Initiative
LIVING IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA
- 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.
Join us in redefining breast health care at VHC Health—where leadership, compassion, and innovation meet.
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