Physician - Assistant Chief, Radiology Service. Up to 100,000 recruitment incentive plus EDRP

Veterans Health Administration • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Assistant Chief of Radiology assists the Chief of Radiology with management and administration of the Radiology Service at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center. This full-time position includes clinical interpretation and procedural work, clinical and administrative oversight of assigned staff, and participation in service operations, planning, quality assurance, and multidisciplinary care. The role works with Radiology Service leadership to provide efficient, high-quality, cost-effective services within budget allocations and to improve patient care across the Medical Center and VISN.

The position provides direct patient care as a consultant in outpatient clinics and/or inpatient wards and represents Radiology Service at multidisciplinary conferences. It also supports staffing and scheduling for complex procedures, technical staff training, issue resolution, and implementation of service policies, procedures, performance goals, and strategic initiatives. The role may conduct interpretations in diagnostic imaging, MRI, CT, ultrasound, interventional radiology, or nuclear medicine, as well as non-IR invasive procedures.

The position is eligible for an Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) student loan reimbursement, subject to eligibility and program approval. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be available up to $100,000 for non-vascular procedural radiologists and up to $75,000 for other fellowship-trained radiologists. Work schedule and telework arrangements are to be determined.

Requirements

• United States citizenship, except where appointment of a qualified non-citizen is permitted under VA policy.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty program, or an applicable alternative training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Board certification in Radiology is listed as an additional requirement; the announcement also states applicants must be board eligible or certified with the American Board of Radiology.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Must meet VA appointment requirements, including background/security investigation and pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Must complete urinalysis screening if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position; refusal results in denial of employment.
• Must register for Selective Service if applicable to males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• May be required to serve a probationary period and complete the stated onboarding and application requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Fellowship training; recruitment or relocation incentives are available up to $75,000 for fellowship-trained radiologists other than non-vascular procedural radiologists.
• Non-vascular procedural radiology experience; an incentive of up to $100,000 may be available.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief of Radiology in managing and administering the Radiology Service.
• Interpret diagnostic imaging, MRI, CT, ultrasound, interventional radiology, or nuclear medicine studies, as applicable.
• Define modality-specific protocols, review imaging orders, and establish imaging protocols.
• Consult with ordering providers and assist with fee-basis consult review.
• Perform non-interventional-radiology invasive procedures.
• Supervise and educate residents.
• Provide direct clinical and administrative oversight for assigned mid-level practitioners and other clinical staff.
• Ensure services are delivered efficiently, at high quality, and cost-effectively within budget allocations.
• Work with the Chief of Radiology to support adequate staffing and scheduling of complex procedures.
• Participate in training and support of technical staff.
• Help resolve operational issues with the Chief of Radiology and other staff.
• Participate in forums to identify, communicate, and resolve Radiology Service, Medical Center, and VISN operational issues.
• Support and implement policies, procedures, performance goals, strategic plans, and initiatives with Radiology leadership and other disciplines.
• Promote Medical Center and VISN goals and implement efforts to improve patient care.
• Use and promote current automated technology for health information management, patient data tracking, and patient orders.
• Contribute to relationships with internal and external entities, including medical and nursing schools, healthcare organizations, other services, labor, and VISN.
• Participate in Radiology Service strategic planning and local administrative, management, quality assurance, meeting, committee, and other assignments.
• Provide consultant patient care in outpatient clinics and/or inpatient wards and represent Radiology Service at multidisciplinary conferences such as Tumor Board or Chest Conference.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program student loan reimbursement, subject to eligibility and approval.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and potentially paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible CME reimbursement of $1,000 per year for eligible full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Potential recruitment or relocation incentive up to $100,000 for non-vascular procedural radiologists or up to $75,000 for other fellowship-trained radiologists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree