Regional Medical Director of Adult Congenital Heart Disease

MedStar Health is seeking an accomplished and visionary physician leader to serve as the Regional Director of Adult Congenital Heart Disease. This prestigious position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead and expand a nationally aligned ACHD Center of Excellence across MedStar’s regional network, shaping the future of congenital heart care through clinical innovation, academic excellence, and strategic program development.

The Regional Director will lead the strategic expansion, operational oversight, and clinical excellence of ACHD services across the MedStar Health system. In alignment with ACHA Center of Excellence criteria, the Director will manage program accreditation, team development, quality improvement, research initiatives, and network integration. This role partners closely with both pediatric and adult cardiovascular services to ensure seamless, lifelong care for patients with congenital heart disease.

Key Highlights:

• Leadership Opportunity: Direct a comprehensive, system-wide ACHD program aligned with national standards, overseeing strategic growth and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Clinical & Academic Impact: Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while mentoring Georgetown University trainees and advancing ACHD education and research.
• Program Development & Innovation: Build new clinical services, implement cutting-edge digital health tools, and design ACHD protocols that establish the regional standard of care.
• Regional & National Influence: Represent MedStar in national ACHD policy, accreditation, and guideline development; build strong referral networks and community partnerships.
• Prestigious Role & Qualifications: Ideal for a board-certified ACHD physician with 5+ years of leadership experience, a strong academic record, and a forward-thinking vision for congenital heart care.

Responsibilities:

1. Program Leadership & Strategic Growth
2. Clinical Excellence & Patient Care
3. Multidisciplinary Team Development
4. Academic & Research Leadership
5. Program Accreditation & Quality Metrics
6. Regional Outreach & Network Integration
7. Education & Community Engagement
8. Financial & Operational Oversight
9. Innovation & Technology Integration
10. National & Institutional Representation

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with board certification in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience within a recognized ACHD program
• Strong academic credentials and eligibility for faculty appointment
• Demonstrated success in multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical innovation, and strategic planning

At MedStar Health, you can expect:

• Competitive salary with incentive bonus participation
• Generous PTO: 30 days, 7 holidays, plus 2 personal days
• Annual CME stipend with 5 additional CME days
• Variety of rich benefits, including health, for you and your dependents
• Retirement options with excellent employer % match
• Access to Wellness Center and personal Physician Concierge Services

This position has a hiring range of $450,000 - $650,000.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is ranked among the “Best Places to Work” by Baltimore magazine, Baltimore Business Journal and Washington Business Journal, and ranked as Top Organization for Diversity by Modern Healthcare

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health entities that are federal government contractors are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge, without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.