Medical Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging - Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine & Carilion Clinic Roanoke, Virginia

About the role

Carilion Clinic is seeking an experienced Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging to join the Section of Cardiology at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, a 703-bed Level 1 Trauma and Tertiary Care Center serving more than one million patients across Virginia. This is a leadership opportunity for a physician with advanced expertise in cardiac imaging and a vision to develop and expand Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI services across a system of seven hospitals and multiple ambulatory sites. The Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging will provide strategic leadership for the cardiac imaging program while maintaining an active clinical role as a non-invasive cardiologist. The physician will play a central role in advancing clinical excellence, promoting multidisciplinary collaboration, and supporting education and research in cardiovascular imaging.

In July 2025, Carilion Clinic opened the Crystal Spring Tower, a 500,000+ square‑foot expansion that houses the Cardiovascular Institute and an expanded Emergency Department, featuring 3 cardiovascular operating rooms, 2 endovascular operating rooms, 2 general vascular operating rooms, 6 cardiac catheterization labs, 3 electrophysiology labs, 76 intensive care and progressive care inpatient rooms, 46 pre‑ and post‑care rooms, 5 trauma bays (including the region’s only dedicated pediatric bay), 95 dedicated emergency department beds, and a 40‑bed emergency department observation unit.

Life in Roanoke, Virginia: the Roanoke Valley (metro population ~300,000) is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S., offering excellent public and private schools, affordable cost of living and real estate, abundant outdoor recreation (Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Smith Mountain Lake), and convenient access to major metropolitan areas and Atlantic beaches.

About Carilion Clinic: Carilion Clinic is a community‑based, integrated, not‑for‑profit health system where innovation, collaboration, and physician leadership are highly valued. The system includes 7 hospitals, 280+ physician practice locations, 30 Graduate Medical Education programs, 850+ physicians across 85+ specialties, and a fully integrated EPIC electronic medical record. The Section of Cardiology supports fellowships in general, interventional, and structural cardiology, with a strong commitment to education, research, and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI programs across the health system
• Develop clinical protocols and imaging standards
• Foster collaboration among cardiology, radiology, and referring services
• Provide non‑invasive cardiology clinical care
• Teach cardiology fellows, internal medicine residents, and other learners (formal and bedside instruction)
• Participate in and support research initiatives aligned with the academic mission

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Cardiology
• Board Certification or advanced training in Advanced Cardiac Imaging
• Level III training in Cardiovascular CT and/or Cardiac MRI