Medical Director, Medical Oncology & Hematology

Position Title

Medical Director, Medical Oncology & Hematology

Job Description Summary

Medical Director, Hematology and Medical Oncology

VHC Health – Arlington, Virginia Full-Time | Main Hospital Campus

VHC Health is seeking an experienced, visionary, and collaborative Board-Certified Hematologist/Medical Oncologist to serve as the inaugural Medical Director, Hematology and Medical Oncology at our flagship hospital campus in Arlington, Virginia.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior oncology leader to build and shape a comprehensive hematology and medical oncology program from the ground up within one of the highest-performing independent health systems in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. The ideal candidate will bring significant clinical expertise, demonstrated leadership experience, and a passion for developing innovative, patient-centered oncology services in a growing community-based academic environment.

This full-time employed leadership position combines active clinical practice with strategic program development, physician leadership, operational oversight, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Why VHC Health

VHC Health is a nationally recognized, independent health system known for clinical excellence, innovation, physician engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Highlights include

• Ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan region by U.S. News & World Report
• Multiple “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
• CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating
• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
• Accredited with Commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)
• Independent health system with strong physician leadership and administrative support
• Modern ambulatory and inpatient oncology infrastructure with continued investment in cancer services
• Located in Arlington, Virginia - consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States with immediate access to Washington, DC
• At VHC Health, physician leaders have the opportunity to meaningfully influence strategy, operations, quality, and growth while practicing in a collaborative and highly respected clinical environment.

Position Overview

The Medical Director, Hematology and Medical Oncology will serve as the clinical and strategic leader responsible for developing, launching, and growing VHC Health’s hematology and medical oncology program.

Because this is a new and expanding service line, the organization seeks a physician leader with substantial experience in oncology program building, service-line growth, multidisciplinary care coordination, and operational leadership. This role is ideal for a physician who is energized by the opportunity to establish clinical infrastructure, recruit and mentor providers, standardize care pathways, and shape the future vision of oncology care delivery across the health system.

The Medical Director will work closely with executive leadership, hospital administration, nursing, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, infusion services, pharmacy, pathology, and support services to create a high-quality, integrated cancer program focused on exceptional patient outcomes and experience.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient hematology and medical oncology care
• Evaluate and manage patients with solid tumors and benign/malignant hematologic disorders
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive oncology services
• Perform new patient consultations, follow-up visits, treatment monitoring, and survivorship planning
• Participate in shared call coverage and inpatient oncology consultations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate evidence-based cancer care
• Review pathology, imaging, molecular testing, and laboratory data to guide treatment decisions
• Manage treatment toxicities and symptom management needs
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record

Medical Director Leadership Responsibilities

• Program Development & Growth
• Lead the development and expansion of the hematology and medical oncology service line
• Build clinical workflows, operational infrastructure, and care delivery models
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and market growth initiatives
• Assist in physician and APP recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts
• Develop relationships with referring physicians and regional healthcare partners
• Identify opportunities for program expansion, subspecialty growth, and community outreach
• Clinical Leadership
• Establish evidence-based clinical standards, pathways, and best practices
• Lead multidisciplinary tumor boards and cancer conferences
• Promote high-quality, coordinated, patient-centered oncology care
• Support integration across inpatient, outpatient, infusion, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology services
• Provide mentorship and clinical guidance to physicians, APPs, nursing, and staff
• Quality & Accreditation
• Oversee oncology quality initiatives, outcomes tracking, and performance improvement efforts
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards and accreditation requirements
• Monitor clinical quality metrics, peer review activities, patient experience scores, and operational benchmarks
• Champion patient safety, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based oncology practices
• Operational & Administrative Leadership
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on oncology operations, staffing, workflow optimization, and service integration
• Participate in budget planning, operational strategy, and resource development
• Support infusion center operations, scheduling optimization, and clinic efficiency initiatives
• Serve as the primary physician liaison between oncology providers and health system leadership

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Hematology/Medical Oncology fellowship
• Board Certification in Medical Oncology required
• Eligibility for unrestricted Virginia medical licensure
• Minimum of 5 years of post-training clinical oncology experience strongly preferred
• Prior leadership experience as a Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Program Director, or oncology service-line leader preferred
• Demonstrated experience in program development, clinical operations, or oncology growth initiatives strongly preferred
• Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and patient-centered care

Position Highlights

• Opportunity to build and lead a growing hematology and medical oncology program from the ground up
• Full-time employed physician leadership position
• Combination of clinical practice and executive-level medical directorship
• Strong administrative, operational, and nursing support
• Highly collaborative physician culture
• 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

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 scope of practice of each physician is defined through the health system’s credentialing and privileging committee.

The Physician supports objectives, budget, and performance metrics at the individual level.Supports all medical activities at the individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.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 accredited medical school is required.

Experience

Five years of medical/surgical experience is required.

Certifications/Licensure

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

Awards & Recognition

• Received a ‘High Performing' designation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 list of maternity hospitals across the United States. This survey was based on factors most important to parents when choosing the hospital to deliver their baby.
• Received a top ranking in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for 2023-2024. The report ranked hospitals in 15 adult specialties as well as national and regional rankings. VHC Health is proud to be ranked second in Northern Virginia, 4th in the Washington, DC metro region, and 5th in the Commonwealth of Virginia, out of 121 hospitals ranked
• Received an “A” grade in the spring of 2024 in the Leapfrog Group’s ranking for hospitals. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade gives 3,000 “general acute-care hospitals” a grade based on certain measures surrounding patient safety.
• VHC Health ranked as one of the top hospitals in the region , according to the prestigious annual rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. VHC Health tied for fourth place alongside George Washington University Hospital and Johns Hopkins Medicine-Sibley Memorial Hospital.
• VHC Health’s Outpatient Pavilion Parking Garage has been awarded the prestigious International Parking and Mobility Institute (IPMI) 2024 Apex Award for Stand-Alone Facility Design .
• VHC Health ranks as Best-in-State for 2024 in Virginia by Newsweek . The first ranking of its kind, this survey ranked the leading hospitals in the United States based on four data sources. VHC Health ranked as #5 in Virginia and was in the top three in the Washington, DC, metro region.
• VHC Health received 5 stars (the highest) in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service’s Quality rating . We were one of only 381 hospitals nationwide to achieve the prestigious five-star rating.
• The Commonwealth of Virginia renewed VHC Health’s 2021 accreditation as a Level II Trauma Center . This underscores the hospital’s commitment to excellence as a community provider of comprehensive medical services and to acutely injured patients.
• VHC Health’s cancer program received Accreditation with Commendation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer Accreditation. This recognition demonstrates VHC Health’s dedication to providing our community with the highest quality cancer care.

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.