Health Director Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $169,585.73 - $339,171.47 Annually
Location : Ashburn, VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-00529
Department: Health Services
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 909
Loudoun County Government has been named one of Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers! We're proud to be recognized nationally for our commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service. At Loudoun County, we bring together talented professionals from all backgrounds to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, growing community - that's The Loudoun Difference.
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Introduction
Nestled in Northern Virginia, Loudoun County offers a harmonious blend of suburban serenity and lively community spirit. Located just 45 minutes northwest of Washington, D.C., the county is home to over 453,800 residents. Many Loudoun residents speak a language other than English at home. Loudoun's diverse population enriches the area's cultural landscape, while top-ranked schools and a strong commitment to education and lifelong learning set Loudoun apart. Simply put, the Loudoun Difference is teamwork, community, and innovation. Loudoun County's commitment to creating thriving work environments, including factors such as atmosphere, salary, diversity, working conditions, and overall workplace environment, led Loudoun County to be named in Forbes' Best Large Employers 2025 List.
Loudoun County consistently ranks among the healthiest counties in Virginia, both in health outcomes and health factors; however, beyond the County's prosperity, many vulnerable and underserved residents also require services provided by the Loudoun County Health Department, which delivers health services to improve and safeguard the well-being of all Loudoun County residents, businesses, and visitors. The Health Department is committed to protecting and improving the health of all residents through clinical services, environmental protection, disease prevention, health promotion, and community-based public health programs.
Job Summary
The Loudoun County Health Department is seeking a licensed physician executive to serve as the Public Health Deputy-Medical Director, working in a fast-paced, high-demand local government environment with collective bargaining. The position will remain open until filled.
The Health Department has an approved FY27 budget of approximately $20.4M and 137 full-time employees. The Health Department transitioned from a state agency to local administration under Loudoun County Government effective July 1, 2023. Under the direction of the Health Director, this senior leadership role of Public Health Deputy-Medical Director provides staff leadership and clinical oversight and medical direction for assigned Health Department services, primarily focused on community health programs and operations.
The Deputy should support a professional and communicative work environment while using strong interpersonal skills to manage staff and activities to help ensure alignment with departmental priorities, strategic goals, and public health policies in Virginia. The role combines direct clinical practice with executive-level responsibilities in supervision, quality improvement, policy development, and program oversight, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based public health services and the development of staff.
The Deputy should be results-oriented with the ability to quickly establish and maintain effective working relationships with Health Department management and staff, including direct reports, peer departments, community stakeholders, federal, state, and local agencies, and the public; exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as Deputy Health Director and may act as Health Director as determined by the Health Director or County Administrator.
• Serves as head of the Community Health Division and directly supervises its Population Health, Epidemiology, and Emergency Preparedness programs. May also directly supervise clinicians or have adjustments to areas of responsibility based on operational need.
• In consultation with the Health Director and other senior department staff, provides clinical leadership and medical oversight for patient care services, including immunizations, family planning, STI services, tuberculosis, refugee health, dental, and related services.
• Delivers direct patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, and follow-up within the scope of licensure.
• Oversee clinical quality improvement, performance monitoring, and evidence-based practice standards.
• Supervises nurse practitioners, dentists, and other clinical staff.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, licensing requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Leads clinical policy development and contributes to strategic planning and system design.
• Implements and operationalizes the Health Director's strategic vision and priorities alongside those determined by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the County.
• Serves in a leadership role during public health emergencies, including incident command functions as delegated.
• Participates in budget development, resource planning, and contract oversight.
• Provides consultation to department leadership, staff, and external partners.
• Represents the Health Director and the department in meetings with government agencies, healthcare partners, and community organizations.
• Effectively communicates with internal and external stakeholders while navigating complex political dynamics.
• Advises County leadership and represents the Health Director and the department in high-level policy, governance, and interagency coordination.
• Ensures adherence to HIPAA and all applicable privacy and confidentiality standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
At the time of employment must be a physician licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia, must possess a master's or doctoral degree in the area of public health and have at least three (3) years of professional experience in a full-time position in either a public health agency or public health-related position, or be otherwise qualified for the position as determined by the Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Health.
Prefer completion of an approved residency in an appropriate specialty, such as preventive medicine, internal medicine, or family practice; two (2) years of executive-level clinical and managerial experience (experience may be inclusive of residency and fellowship) in a comparably sized public or private organization, in addition to the requirements above.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• MD or DO with completion of residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine, or related specialty.
• Master of Public Health.
• Board certification in an appropriate specialty.
• Strong background in clinical quality improvement and population health.
• Experience in an executive or senior-level clinical or administrative leadership role overseeing complex processes across public health disciplines.
• Knowledge and management experience leading a diverse team of professionals in a public health or healthcare setting.
• Experience succeeding in public health systems at a local, state or federal government level.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

• Valid Virginia medical license and DEA registration required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• May be required to use PPE and work in clinical or field environments.
• Must be able to perform work onsite.
• Must complete County and Commonwealth training, as necessary.
• Must complete TB screening and required immunizations in accordance with Virginia Department of Health standards.
• Must pass pre-employment background checks (criminal, fingerprinting, credit, DMV, CPS).
• Must serve as essential personnel and respond to public health emergencies, including after-hours, weekends, holidays, and County closures.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at
703-777-0213 or
Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. To view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team, please click
Employees hired into Regular Part-Time Intermittent positions are eligible for limited County employee benefit programs, based on the position's regularly scheduled hours. Benefits eligibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.
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The relationship between physicians and other healthcare staff in Loudoun's public health settings is not necessarily physician-driven. Do you understand that Loudoun County expects its healthcare teams to work collaboratively?

• Yes
• No

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The Loudoun County Health Department operates under the view that public health patient care relies on established clinical policies, procedures, and best practices rather than individual clinician preferences and experience. The department expects its employees to perform their duties in a manner that reflects this view. Do you understand this expectation?

• Yes
• No

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The Loudoun County Health Department operates as part of Loudoun County Government and not in isolation. The Health Department's operations involve other Loudoun County departments, other local health departments, and other partner medical communities. Health Department employees, especially those in key leadership roles, must consider these relationships, the workplace culture, and potential impacts when making decisions. Do you understand this consideration?

• Yes
• No

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The successful candidate is expected to start within 30-45 days of receiving the position offer. Do you understand this requirement?

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• No

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Please note that the position classification range in the advertisement is not indicative of the hiring range. The classification range reflects the overall pay scale for the position within the organization, while the hiring range and subsequent salary determination are based on an individual's experience, qualifications, and internal equity of current employees in a similar role at the time of hiring within the salary range. Do you understand that an offer of employment will provide a salary within the hiring range?

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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

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How many years of professional experience in a full-time position in either a public health agency or public health-related position do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

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At the time of employment, will you be a physician licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• Yes
• No

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If you do not meet the stated education and experience requirements, please describe any alternative qualifications, certifications, experience, or education that you believe would qualify you for consideration under Virginia Department of Health standards.
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