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Medical Director, Vascular Surgery VHC Health - Arlington, Virginia Full-Time | Hospital-Based ... Because this is a growing and evolving service line, the organization seeks a physician leader with ...

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How much do service line director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for service line director in Washington is $104,282.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $124,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a service line director?

Service Line Directors are senior management professionals responsible for overseeing a specific service line within a healthcare organization, such as cardiology, oncology, or orthopedics. They are tasked with coordinating clinical and administrative operations, managing budgets, ensuring quality patient care, and implementing strategic initiatives to improve service efficiency and outcomes. Service Line Directors often collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other staff to align services with organizational goals and patient needs. Their role is crucial in driving growth, maintaining regulatory compliance, and optimizing resource utilization within their specialty area.

What are some common challenges faced by a service line director when aligning multidisciplinary teams toward shared goals?

As a Service Line Director, one of the main challenges is ensuring that professionals from various departments—such as nursing, physicians, administration, and ancillary services—are working cohesively toward unified objectives. Differences in priorities, communication styles, and departmental goals can make alignment complex. Successful Service Line Directors facilitate regular cross-functional meetings, set clear performance metrics, and foster a collaborative culture to overcome these challenges and drive service line growth. This role requires strong leadership and change management skills to navigate competing interests and ensure high-quality patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a service line director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Service Line Director, you need expertise in healthcare management, strategic planning, and financial oversight, typically supported by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with hospital information systems, data analytics tools, and quality improvement methodologies is often required. Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills set outstanding candidates apart. These skills are vital for aligning clinical operations with organizational goals, driving service excellence, and ensuring efficient, patient-centered care.

What is the difference between Service Line Director vs Department Manager?

AspectService Line DirectorDepartment Manager
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, relevant certifications)Usually holds a bachelor's degree; some roles prefer certifications
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership across multiple teams or units within a service lineOversees daily operations of a specific department or team
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in healthcare, consulting, and large corporationsFound across various industries, including healthcare, retail, and manufacturing
Search & Comparison IntentFocuses on strategic oversight and high-level managementCenters on operational management and team supervision

The Service Line Director typically holds a more strategic, high-level role overseeing multiple teams within a service line, requiring advanced credentials and a broader scope. In contrast, a Department Manager focuses on daily operations within a specific department, often with less emphasis on strategic planning. Both roles are essential for organizational success but differ mainly in scope and responsibilities.

Infographic showing various Service Line Director job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,282 per year, or $50.1 per hour.

Medical Director, Vascular Surgery

Arlington, VA • On-site

VHC Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees

$250K - $552K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Medical Director, Vascular Surgery

VHC Health - Arlington, Virginia
Full-Time | Hospital-Based Practice


Position Overview

The Medical Director, Vascular Surgery will serve as the clinical and strategic leader responsible for developing, growing, and advancing VHC Health's vascular surgery program.

Because this is a growing and evolving service line, the organization seeks a physician leader with substantial experience in vascular surgery, program development, multidisciplinary collaboration, and operational leadership. This role is ideal for a surgeon who is energized by the opportunity to expand clinical services, strengthen referral networks, enhance procedural capabilities, and shape the future vision of vascular care delivery across the health system.

The Medical Director will work closely with executive leadership, cardiology, interventional radiology, operating room leadership, wound care services, critical care teams, nephrology, podiatry, and primary care physicians to create a comprehensive, integrated vascular program focused on exceptional patient outcomes, innovation, and growth.


Clinical Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient vascular surgery care

  • Perform open and endovascular procedures for arterial and venous disease

  • Evaluate and manage patients with peripheral arterial disease, carotid disease, aortic pathology, dialysis access needs, venous disease, limb ischemia, and complex vascular conditions

  • Perform minimally invasive and advanced endovascular interventions

  • Participate in inpatient consultations, emergency vascular call coverage, and perioperative management

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate evidence-based vascular care

  • Support limb preservation, wound care, and vascular access initiatives

  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record


Medical Director Leadership Responsibilities

Program Development & Growth

  • Lead the development and expansion of the vascular surgery program

  • Build referral pathways, operational workflows, and integrated vascular care models

  • Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and cardiovascular service-line growth initiatives

  • Assist in physician and APP recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts

  • Develop relationships with referring physicians and regional healthcare partners

  • Identify opportunities for growth in endovascular therapies, limb preservation, dialysis access, venous disease management, and vascular imaging services


Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school

  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency

  • Completion of accredited Vascular Surgery fellowship training required

  • Board Certification in Vascular Surgery required

  • Eligibility for unrestricted Virginia medical licensure

  • Minimum of 5 years of post-training vascular surgery experience strongly preferred

  • Demonstrated expertise in open and endovascular vascular procedures

  • Prior leadership experience as a Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Division Chief, or service-line leader preferred

  • Experience in program development, operational growth, or procedural service expansion strongly preferred

  • Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, innovation, quality improvement, and patient-centered care


Position Highlights

  • Opportunity to build and lead a growing vascular surgery program

  • Full-time employed physician leadership position

  • Combination of clinical practice and executive-level medical directorship

  • Strong administrative, operational, and nursing support

  • Collaborative cardiovascular and surgical environment

  • Independent health system with agility and physician influence

  • Access to a diverse and growing patient population in Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC region


Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive physician executive compensation package

  • Leadership stipend plus productivity and quality incentives

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

  • Generous paid time off and CME allowance

  • Retirement plan options

  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

  • Relocation assistance available


How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter to:

Andrea Bell
Director of Physician Services Recruitment
anbell@vhchealth.org

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

Compensation Range: $250,000.00 - $552,240.00 annually

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position-whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate-is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions

The compensation range set forth above is a good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly rate or salary for this position. Actual compensation for this position will be determined based on specialty, and the candidate's education, training, skills, experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.

Compensation Information:
$250000.00 / Annually - $552240.00 / Annually


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