Description
Driven to care for others as we would care for those we love
Cardiovascular Service Line Chief
Riverside Health | Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, Virginia
Join our highly collaborative team where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your work truly makes a difference. 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.
As Service Line Chief, you will lead a dynamic team while continuing to practice cardiology day to day—shaping strategy, mentoring colleagues, and driving clinical excellence, all while remaining closely connected to patient care. 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.
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.
Requirements
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
- MD or DO; Board Certified in Cardiology
- 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
