Description
Chair, Department of Medicine
Carilion Clinic | Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Roanoke, Virginia
If you’re a physician leader who wants to shape the future of academic medicine while making a meaningful impact on patient care, education, and research, this is a rare opportunity to lead one of Virginia’s most comprehensive and respected Departments of Medicine.
At Carilion Clinic and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM), you’ll step into a role where your voice, vision, and leadership truly matter. Carilion Clinic places a strong emphasis on physician leadership as a core part of how it delivers care and runs the organization utilizing the dyad model: a physician + administrator partnership. Physicians in leadership roles provide care and are strategic decision-makers. VTCSOM engages chairs in shared governance of the medical school and the dean’s leadership team to inform policy and strategic decision-making
Why This Role Stands Out
As Chair of the Department of Medicine, you’ll lead the largest department within Carilion Clinic and VTCSOM—home to 14 subspecialties and more than 320 providers—and help define its next chapter of growth and innovation. You’ll have the platform to influence clinical excellence, expand research, and shape the training of future physicians through a close partnership with Virginia Tech and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC.
The Chair’s academic leadership and management responsibilities include oversight of all departmental faculty activities and academic initiatives as shared priorities of Carilion Clinic (CC) and VTCSOM. The Chair promotes faculty success, research and scholarship, and excellence in the clinical learning environment to exceed accreditation standards and enhance the national reputation of VTCSOM (MD degree) and CC (graduate medical education).
This is more than an administrative role—it’s a chance to:
- Drive strategy across a broad, high-performing clinical enterprise
- Advance a thriving academic mission in education and research
- Build and mentor a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
- Innovate within an integrated, patient-centered care model
About Carilion Clinic
Carilion Clinic is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health system serving nearly one million Virginians. Its integrated clinic model connects hospitals, primary care, specialty practices, and the full continuum of care—bringing high-quality, coordinated services closer to home.
At the heart of the system is Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, a 703-bed, Level I Trauma Center and the academic flagship, supported by a strong network of community hospitals.
Your Impact
In this role, you will:
- Provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership across the Department of Medicine
- Shape the future of clinical services, research initiatives, and academic programs
- Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and excellence
- Partner across the health system and academic institutions to advance innovation
Who You Are
You are an accomplished physician leader who brings:
- A track record of clinical excellence and academic achievement
- Strong operational and leadership experience
- A collaborative, visible, and engaging leadership style
- A passion for developing people and advancing mission-driven care
Qualifications:
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- ABIM Board Certification
Life in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke offers the best of both worlds -professional opportunity and exceptional quality of life. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley, the region combines breathtaking outdoor recreation with a vibrant cultural scene.
You’ll enjoy:
- Hiking, biking, and water activities at nearby Smith Mountain Lake
- A lively arts and dining scene, including symphony, theater, and festivals
- Easy access to major travel hubs via Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
- Excellent schools and universities
It’s no surprise Roanoke is often called one of the “best-kept secrets” on the East Coast.
Take the Next Step
If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.
Please submit your CV and a one-page letter of interest to:
Amy Marsh, Senior Physician Recruiter
amsilcox@carilionclinic.org
540-339-8271
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
