Medical Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging - Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine & Carilion Clinic Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
FULL_TIME | USD 531000.00 - 782000.00 YEAR
<strong>Job Requirements </strong><br><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and expand Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI programs across the health system</li><li>Develop clinical protocols and imaging standards</li><li>Foster collaboration among cardiology, radiology, and referring services</li><li>Provide non-invasive cardiology clinical care</li><li>Teach cardiology fellows, internal medicine residents, and other learners (formal and bedside instruction)</li><li>Participate in and support research initiatives aligned with the academic mission</li></ul><p><strong>State-of-the-Art Facilities</strong></p><p>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:</p><ul><li>3 Cardiovascular Operating Rooms</li><li>2 Endovascular Operating Rooms</li><li>2 General Vascular Operating Rooms</li><li>6 Cardiac Catheterization Labs</li><li>3 Electrophysiology Labs</li><li>76 Intensive Care and Progressive Care inpatient rooms</li><li>46 Pre- and Post-Care rooms</li><li>5 Trauma bays (including the region’s only dedicated pediatric bay)</li><li>95 Dedicated Emergency Department beds</li><li>40-bed Emergency Department Observation Unit</li></ul><p><strong>Life in Roanoke, Virginia</strong></p><p>The Roanoke Valley (metro population 300,000) is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S., offering:</p><ul><li>Excellent public and private schools</li><li>Affordable cost of living and real estate</li><li>Abundant outdoor recreation (Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Smith Mountain Lake)</li><li>Convenient access to major metropolitan areas and Atlantic beaches</li></ul><p><strong>About Carilion Clinic</strong></p><p>Carilion Clinic is a community-based, integrated, not-for-profit health system where innovation, collaboration, and physician leadership are highly valued. The system includes:</p><ul><li>7 hospitals</li><li>280+ physician practice locations</li><li>30 Graduate Medical Education programs</li><li>850+ physicians across 85+ specialties</li><li>Fully integrated EPIC electronic medical record</li></ul><p>The Section of Cardiology supports fellowships in general, interventional, and structural cardiology, with a strong commitment to education, research, and clinical excellence.</p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Board Certified in Cardiology</li><li>Board Certification or advanced training in Advanced Cardiac Imaging</li><li>Level III training in Cardiovascular CT and/or Cardiac MRI</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><br><br><strong>Benefits </strong><br><p>The posted salary range may not reflect the full value of the total compensation package. You are eligible to participate in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus compensation programs to improve the minimum salary.</p><p>Min 531,000</p><p>Max 782,000</p><p>Historical averages of Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus earnings are included in the maximum salary . In addition, comprehensive benefits and pension offerings further enhance the overall rewards package.</p><ul><li>Sign on bonus</li><li>CME Allowance</li><li>Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, 403b, 457b, Disability</li><li>Student loan repayment</li><li>Employer Funded Pension Plan</li><li>Relocation</li><li>Malpractice</li></ul><p> </p><br><br>