Cardiac Rehab Medical Director | Department of Internal Medicine | F79640

Virginia Commonwealth University

1 month ago

Richmond, VirginiaFull TimeCardiology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Virginia Commonwealth University as a Cardiac Rehab Medical Director – Preventative Cardiology in United States. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education.

Key Responsibilities

& Responsibilities: Teaching: To support teaching directly via interactions with fellows, housestaff, and non-physician professionals.

Periodically will be expected to present appropriate reviews in patient management discussions at Cardiology and Department of Internal Medicine conferences.

In addition, will be expected to participate in University Continuing Medical Education programs for practicing physicians.

Research: Development of an institutional registry to track rehabilitation program outcomes assessment.

Requirements

Must be a board

certified cardiologist

Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Virginia

Certification by American Heart Association in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support

Benefits & Compensation

All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU.

Consult the benefits website [https://hr.

edu/benefits/all-benefits/] for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Restricted Position: No ORP Eligible: Yes Rank: Open Tenure: Open Months: 12 months Contact Information: Contact Name: Michelle Carpenter Contact Email: Michelle.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Virginia Commonwealth University as a Cardiac Rehab Medical Director – Preventative Cardiology.

Key Skills

Cardiovascular MedicinePreventative MedicineCardiac RehabilitationExercise PrescriptionCounselingRisk Factor ModificationPsychosocial AssessmentOutcomes AssessmentActivity-Based InterventionsEvidence-Based PoliciesProgram AccreditationCardiopulmonary Exercise TestingEchocardiographyCardiovascular Magnetic ResonanceClinical BillingMedical Licensure

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Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiac Rehab Medical Director | Department of Internal Medicine | F79640 at Virginia Commonwealth University a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Cardiology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

This Cardiology position at Virginia Commonwealth University is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Cardiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $440k, with the typical range spanning $340k to $600k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Richmond, Virginia.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiovascular Medicine, Preventative Medicine, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise Prescription, Counseling, Risk Factor Modification, Psychosocial Assessment, Outcomes Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.

Core responsibilities: The Director will coordinate clinical education, research, and community outreach for preventative cardiovascular medicine and rehabilitation, focusing on developing primary and secondary prevention strategies to improve patient outcomes and fitness. This role involves supervising a multidisciplinar...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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