Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist (Assistant Chief Imaging)
About The Position
The Assistant Chief (Radiologist) of Imaging supports the Service Chief to provide administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership for Imaging Service. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants. This is an Open-Continuous announcement that will remain open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed in the order received and will be sent to the hiring manager for consideration. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Support Service Chief to provide imaging services to the Veteran patients served by a level 1c tertiary medical center, and assist in the professional and administrative activities supporting these services. Supervise activities of staff radiologists, and provide oversight of other contributing radiologists such as VA affiliates, NTP, fee basis and contractors. Monitor the quality of radiologist practice including elements such as accuracy of exam interpretation, report content and clarity, professionalism, communication of results and other aspects of high quality care. Prepare FPPE and OPPE documents for credentialing and privileging. Perform radiologist proficiency appraisals. Contribute to the development of departmental goals that support the Medical Center and VHA. Contribute to organizational stewardship with cost effective use of staff, equipment and supply resources. Participate in the budgeting process. Manage radiologist staffing levels to ensure satisfactory delivery of services. Lead radiologist recruitment and retention efforts, and professional development Provide advice, counsel and instruction to radiologists concerning both work and administrative matters. Resolve conflicts and problems related to radiologists. Work with other services to complete goals and improve communications. Implement actions compliant with rules, regulations and policies of the VA, the Master Agreement, and applicable regulatory agencies. Serve on Medical Center committees. Apply knowledge, judgment and experience to guide committee decision and actions. Develop policies and procedures as needed to guide effective processes. Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Support Service Chief to provide imaging services to the Veteran patients served by a level 1c tertiary medical center, and assist in the professional and administrative activities supporting these services.
- Supervise activities of staff radiologists, and provide oversight of other contributing radiologists such as VA affiliates, NTP, fee basis and contractors.
- Monitor the quality of radiologist practice including elements such as accuracy of exam interpretation, report content and clarity, professionalism, communication of results and other aspects of high quality care. Prepare FPPE and OPPE documents for credentialing and privileging. Perform radiologist proficiency appraisals.
- Contribute to the development of departmental goals that support the Medical Center and VHA.
- Contribute to organizational stewardship with cost effective use of staff, equipment and supply resources. Participate in the budgeting process.
- Manage radiologist staffing levels to ensure satisfactory delivery of services.
- Lead radiologist recruitment and retention efforts, and professional development
- Provide advice, counsel and instruction to radiologists concerning both work and administrative matters. Resolve conflicts and problems related to radiologists. Work with other services to complete goals and improve communications. Implement actions compliant with rules, regulations and policies of the VA, the Master Agreement, and applicable regulatory agencies.
- Serve on Medical Center committees. Apply knowledge, judgment and experience to guide committee decision and actions.
- Develop policies and procedures as needed to guide effective processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
- 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 possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
- Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
- 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
- Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
- Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
- No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Administration of Human Resource Programs
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
