Chief Physician, Nuclear Medicine & Imaging Leadership

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 410,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Indianapolis, IN seeks an experienced physician to provide direct clinical and administrative oversight for the nuclear medicine radiology section.

You will work with the Radiology Service leadership to ensure staffing, scheduling, and high-quality diagnostic and theragnostic procedures while maintaining patient safety and regulatory compliance. The role involves supervising physicians and technologists, planning resources, and participating in

Qualifications

• Must meet basic requirements: US citizenship, MD/DO, licensed to practice in the US, completion of approved residency in core specialty, board certification eligibility
• VA-specific requirements for faculty status and licensure continuous active status
• Proficiency in spoken and written English, strong communication and clinical oversight skills

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical and administrative oversight for nuclear medicine radiologist and other staff
• Oversee a state‑of‑the‑art nuclear medicine section including staffing and scheduling
• Support training and professional development of nuclear medicine physicians and technologists
• Plan for staffing, equipment, and supplies to ensure appropriate patient care
• Ensure timely patient care, CPT coding accuracy, and compliance with safety regulations
• Represent Radiology Service in accreditation, audits, and multidisciplinary conferences

Skills

Board Certified/Eligible in NuclearMed

Board Certified/Eligible in Diagnostic

Medical license

English communication

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or DO

Tools

Nuclear Medicine Equipment

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Indianapolis, IN seeks an experienced physician to provide direct clinical and administrative oversight for the nuclear medicine radiology section.

You will work with the Radiology Service leadership to ensure staffing, scheduling, and high-quality diagnostic and theragnostic procedures while maintaining patient safety and regulatory compliance. The role involves supervising physicians and technologists, planning resources, and participating in