Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic (CVT) Surgeon - VHC Health

Job Description

Purpose & Scope: 

Virginia Hospital Center is currently seeking a Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic (CVT) Surgeon to join our team of Physicians who practices at our Arlington hospital. This is an opportunity to join a practice with two experienced surgeons working in a comprehensive adult cardiac surgery program including aortic surgery with opportunities for growth. Our cardiothoracic surgeons are the exclusive providers of cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery for Virginia Hospital Center. Surgical procedures include but not limited to Aortic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery, and Complex Coronary Revascularization Cases. Mid-level support currently provided to our surgeons and the administrative offices are conveniently adjacent to the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.

• As a VHCPG Provider, you will enjoy the benefits of being a hospital employee and part of a multispecialty group comprised of 100+ members including Primary Care Physicians and a wide range of specialists.
• Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills are required as well as the desire to be part of a team that functions at the highest level.
• Our nationally recognized hospital and team of doctors pride themselves on providing evidence-based, high quality, high standard and empathetic care.
• Our highly competitive compensation package includes an excellent base salary plus comprehensive bonus incentives.
• We promote a healthy work-life balance to include flexible working hours and offer a generous benefit package including malpractice coverage, health insurance, life, disability, 401K match, generous CME, as well as other benefits.
• Click here to learn more about VHC, or click on this link to visit our website at https://www.vhchealth.org/vhc-health-physicians/

Requirements:

Cardiothoracic Surgery Board certification and the completion of an accredited residency program. Completion of Medical Doctorate (MD) or Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) is required.

Experience: Cardiac and Thoracic surgery experience preferred; Thoracic surgery interest preferred; Verifiable track record of quality.

2023 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.
• Awarded the CHIME Most Wired Recognition for 2023 as a certified level 9 for acute and ambulatory services. Organizations designated as level 9 or 10 are considered industry leaders who drive digital change in the healthcare industry in order to create better health outcomes for patients.
• 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.

HOW TO APPLY?

We invite you to join our team at VHC Health. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Andrea Bell, Director of Physician Services Recruitment (anbell@vhchealth.org). We look forward to hearing from you!