Chair, Department of Medicine Carilion Clinic | Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

What You’ll Help With

Transform Healthcare

Transform Healthcare by leading the growth and development of medical education, research, and clinical strategic planning throughout Carilion Clinic.

Develop Strategic Plans

• Develops and manages the research program.
• Develops and manages community education and outreach programs.
• Creates plans for the incremental growth of research, development of research expertise amongst faculty and residents, and research collaboration with local universities and medical schools.
• Establishes strong working relationships and leadership with the medical staff.
• Supports financial performance improvement through work with the medical staff and employees in such areas as standardization of equipment and supplies, optimal utilization of ancillary services, cost-effective medical resource management, and the application of evidence-based medicine.
• Oversees and participates in the review of patient care, enabling committees to work with medical staff to monitor and continuously improve clinical performance.
• Supports the chiefs of service in their peer review related responsibilities.
• Stays abreast of industry trends; analyzes the healthcare industry environment, its impact on the Medical Centers policies and operations, and opportunities to anticipate and respond to those trends.

Education and Experience

• MD or DO degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years clinical experience and 5 years of progressive administrative/leadership experience.
• Experience in healthcare quality resource management and outcomes improvement and patient safety desirable.
• Expertise in process improvement and data analysis and the use of information systems to develop and support outcome measurement and management desirable.
• Well grounded in clinical medicine and an active life-long learner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high degree of self-awareness.

What We Require

• Board certification in specific area depending on department.
• Established track record of accomplishments in activities, particularly involving successful, collaborative work with physicians.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to measure performance and identify goals, assemble and lead effective teams, and achieve and maintain successful implementation.
• Experience in healthcare quality resource management and outcomes improvement and patient safety desirable.
• Experience in healthcare quality resource management and outcomes improvement and patient safety desirable.
• Well grounded in clinical medicine and an active life-long learner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high degree of self-awareness.

Benefits, Pay, and Well-being

At Carilion Clinic, we prioritize your well-being to help you develop and thrive.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B).
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one).
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers.
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse.
• Discounts on childcare.
• Continued education and training.