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 physician helps to oversee the Specialty Service Line for their Division with guidance from the Chief of Specialty Service Line.

The Vice Chief of Specialty Service Line supports objectives, budget and performance metrics at Region/Subdivision level.

Directs and coordinates all medical activities within the Region/Subdivision including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.

In absence of a Lead Physician, the Lead responsibilities roll up to the Vice Chief of Specialty Service Line: Supports objectives, budget and performance metrics at Practice level.
Directs and coordinates all medical activities within the Practice including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs. Handling clinical issues at practice level- PTO issues, clinical grievances, schedules, etc.

The scope of practice of each physician is defined through the health system’s credentialing and privileging committee. 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 an accredited medical school is required.

Experience:

One year of medical/surgical experience is required.

Certification/Licensure:

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

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.