Medical Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine & Carilion Clinic
Roanoke, Virginia

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.

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.

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and expand Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI programs across the health system
• Develop clinical protocols and imaging standards
• Foster collaboration among cardiology, radiology, and referring services
• Provide non-invasive cardiology clinical care
• Teach cardiology fellows, internal medicine residents, and other learners (formal and bedside instruction)
• Participate in and support research initiatives aligned with the academic mission

State-of-the-Art Facilities

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:

• 3 Cardiovascular Operating Rooms
• 2 Endovascular Operating Rooms
• 2 General Vascular Operating Rooms
• 6 Cardiac Catheterization Labs
• 3 Electrophysiology Labs
• 76 Intensive Care and Progressive Care inpatient rooms
• 46 Pre- and Post-Care rooms
• 5 Trauma bays (including the region’s only dedicated pediatric bay)
• 95 Dedicated Emergency Department beds
• 40-bed Emergency Department Observation Unit

Life in Roanoke, Virginia

The Roanoke Valley (metro population ~300,000) is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S., offering:

• Excellent public and private schools
• Affordable cost of living and real estate
• Abundant outdoor recreation (Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Smith Mountain Lake)
• Convenient access to major metropolitan areas and Atlantic beaches

About Carilion Clinic

Carilion Clinic is a community-based, integrated, not-for-profit health system where innovation, collaboration, and physician leadership are highly valued. The system includes:

• 7 hospitals
• 280+ physician practice locations
• 30 Graduate Medical Education programs
• 850+ physicians across 85+ specialties
• Fully integrated EPIC electronic medical record

The Section of Cardiology supports fellowships in general, interventional, and structural cardiology, with a strong commitment to education, research, and clinical excellence.

Compensation & Benefits

Carilion Clinic offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Salary with productivity and quality-based incentives
• Student loan repayment
• Sign-on bonus
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plans including 403(b), 457(b), and a fully funded pension plan
• Generous vacation and CME allowance
• Relocation assistance

Salary:

Minimum: $531,000

Maximum: $782,000

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Cardiology
• Board Certification or advanced training in Advanced Cardiac Imaging
• Level III training in Cardiovascular CT and/or Cardiac MRI