VHC Health Hospital is seeking a visionary Medical Director to lead our Labor and Delivery department. This key leadership position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of obstetrics, inspire a culture of excellence, and exert a positive impact on patient care.

Compensation: Competitive base salary plus excellent benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead with excellence, providing clinical oversight and direction to ensure adherence to best practices and institutional protocols in the obstetric unit.
• Collaborate with a talented team of healthcare providers, including obstetricians, nurses, midwives, and support staff, to ensure the delivery of safe, comprehensive patient care.
• Stay at the cutting edge of obstetric medicine, implementing new technologies and evidence-based practices to improve patient care.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the obstetric unit, including resource allocation, budgeting, and procurement of necessary equipment and supplies.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous learning within the labor and delivery unit.
• Drive patient and employee satisfaction initiatives and make continued improvements based on feedback from providers, employees, and patients.

If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking leader who is ready to shape the future of Women's Health at VHC Health, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in our mission to provide the highest quality care and support to women and families in our community.

HOW TO APPLY?

Interested and qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and copy of their CV to Andrea Bell, Director of VHCPG Recruitment at  Show Contact Details .

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Medical degree from an accredited institution and Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Active medical license in VA with current DEA registration.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in Obstetrics, with leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing high-risk pregnancies, complications, and emergency obstetric situations.
• Strong commitment to quality patient care, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in policy development, strategic planning, and budget management within a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in obstetric medicine.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and enhancing patient, employee, and provider satisfaction.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• VHC Health is a nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering the highest quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 70 years.
• Earned multiple Top Hospital award from the Leapfrog Group for excellence in hospital safety and quality. VHC consistently achieves the highest levels of patient satisfaction.
• Located in Arlington, VA, VHC is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations).
• VHC Health is the largest Hospital in the region that was named a Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Four-Star Hospital, and is also designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Achieved the Healthgrades 2022 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.  VHC Health is the only hospital in the Washington DC region and in the state of Virginia that has received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for 11 consecutive years.
• VHC Health is a 453-bed, all-private room Hospital.

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 6^th 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.

WHY US?

• Comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums, a pension plan and 401(k), life insurance, and paid leave.
• Competitive compensation.
• As a hospital-employed physician you will have the full support of the administration and support services (i.e., finance/billing, marketing, etc.)
• Administration understands that keeping the patient load reasonable for its physicians is essential to realizing the full benefits of our team based approach to care. NPs are members of the care team and assist the physicians with providing excellent care to our patients while maintain a work life balance.
• Fast growing health system. 

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.

In addition to completing the application and assessment candidates can also send a copy of their CV to Andrea Bell, Director Director of VHC Physician Services Recruitment at  Show Contact Details .

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