Chair, Department of Medicine Carilion Clinic | Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Carilionclinic
·May 28, 2026
- Location
- 1 Riverside Cir - Roanoke, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Employment Status:
Full timeShift:
Any Day, Any Shift (United States of America)Facility:
1 Riverside Cir - RoanokeRequisition Number:
R160291 Chair, Department of Medicine Carilion Clinic | Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (Open)How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:
The Chair and Medical Director is the physician leader for the growth and development of medical education, research, and clinical strategic planning throughout Carilion Clinic. The chair develops and manages the research program, faculty development needs, and strategic growth of clinical services within the department. He/she has a leadership role in creating strategic plans for the growth of regional clinical services. The chair develops community outreach activities and fosters community awareness and support for programs. The medical director actively supports and promotes patient safety, continuous performance and quality improvement, risk management, and efficient resource utilization linked highly to evidence based medicine. Demonstrates responsiveness to the concerns and needs of physicians and fosters a close relationship between and among physicians, management and clinical staff.
Performs specific job responsibilities:
- Develops, implements, and continuously evaluates strategic and tactical plans for the growth of services.
- Develops and manages community education and outreach programs which foster support and commitment for programs.
- Develops a research program. 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.
- Has ultimate responsibility for excellence in graduate medical education.
- Primary responsibility for the development and continuous management of budgets and financial performance targets for the department including all clinical, research, and education programs within the department.
- Has primary responsibility to establish, implement, and evaluate quality indicators, quality improvement initiatives, and excellence within department.
- Develops and implements effective clinical resource management processes across the Carilion Clinic as they relate to the department.
- 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.
What We Require:
Education:MD or DO degree required.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years clinical experience and 5 years of progressive administrative/leadership experience. Established track record of excellence in clinical care, medical education, and research. Management training and degree desirable. Expertise in process improvement and data analysis and the use of information systems to develop and support outcome measurement and management desirable.
Licensure,certification, and/or registration:Board certification in specific area depending on department.
Other MinimumQualifications: 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. Can work with sophisticated information systems and their implementation in clinical settings. Well grounded in clinical medicine and an active life-long learner. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high degree of self-awareness.
Recruiter:
AMY MARSHRecruiter Email:
[email protected]For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies
Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic
Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
- 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