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Cardiovascular Service Line Chief
Riverside Health | Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, Virginia
Riverside Health is seeking an accomplished Cardiovascular Service Line Chief to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership across Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, and Cardiothoracic Surgery. This physician leader will drive clinical excellence, quality outcomes, and program growth while fostering strong multidisciplinary collaboration across the cardiovascular enterprise.
The role is based at Riverside Regional Medical Center (RRMC), coastal Virginia’s premier tertiary referral center and the region’s only Level II Trauma Center, serving a high-acuity and diverse patient population. All cardiovascular specialties are housed within RRMC’s state-of-the-art Pavilion, featuring advanced operating rooms and comprehensive cardiovascular infrastructure.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
- MD or DO; Board Certified or Board Eligible; ACGME-trained in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- 8–10+ years of progressive clinical and leadership experience
- Demonstrated success leading complex, multidisciplinary cardiovascular programs
- Strong operational, financial, quality, and strategic leadership capabilities
- Experience recruiting and developing high-performing clinical teams
- Collaborative leadership style with excellent communication skills
- MBA or MHA preferred but not required
Why Join Riverside Health:
- Mission-driven, community-focused health system with a strong regional reputation
- Stable employment model within a respected medical group
- Robust team support including ICU intensivists and experienced APPs
- Epic EMR and modern clinical infrastructure
- Collegial physician culture with direct access to executive leadership
- Competitive compensation including incentives, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, malpractice with tail coverage, and comprehensive benefits
Lifestyle & Location:
Coastal Virginia offers an outstanding quality of life with a reasonable cost of living, four mild seasons, waterfront recreation, rich cultural and historical attractions, excellent schools, and convenient access to east coast locations such as DC and the Outer Banks of NC. Travel easily to other locations using one of three airports or simply drive to hiking destinations such as Appalachian Trail and many other dog friendly trails in the region. Fish, sail, kayak or paddle board regularly on the James River, Chesapeake Bay, or 200 miles or coastline with numerous access points throughout.
Connect With Us:
We will attend the ACC Career Fair in New Orleans this March but are eager to connect sooner. Please forward your CV directly to Nicole.Laroche@rivhs.com. We look forward to speaking with you.
