Physician - Chief of Radiology

Job Description

Work Life Balance - 70% - 80% Remote

Clinical Responsibilities

• Multiple modalities; MRI, CT, US, general radiology

• Provides direct patient care in their specialty area approximately 20-30% of the time, such as advising on appropriate imaging modality selection for staging, treatment response, and surveillance; approving, designing, and performing image-guided diagnostic or therapeutic treatment plans; and participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards (e.g., lung, liver, genitourinary, breast, neuro-oncologic, general).

• Ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all departmental clinical documentation and reporting standards, including appropriate use of CPT codes and diagnoses.

Administrative & Leadership

• Provides overall administrative direction for the Imaging HCG, carrying out duties in a timely, resourceful, and efficient manner while demonstrating strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.

• Supervises department personnel, evaluates prospective new hires, and oversees compliance with all applicable regulations and VA policies.

• Addresses patient concerns, credentialing and peer review matters, and inquiries from Congress, the White House, VA Central Office, and national investigative bodies in coordination with facility leadership.

• Participates as a member and/or leader of Imaging and VALBHS-wide committees responsible for peer review, accreditation, and quality improvement initiatives, as assigned by the Office of the Chief of Staff.

• Fosters a culture of safety, mutual respect, and open communication in which all team members feel empowered to identify problems and contribute solutions without fear of retaliation.

• Champions a department-wide commitment to veteran-centered care, inspiring staff to uphold the highest standards of service to those who have served.

Education & Training

• Functions as a Radiology Educator for medical and other health care trainees, including students, resident physicians, and fellows, supporting the academic mission of the department.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year, and a possible 5-day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm