Director of Radiology - PMPH

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks a Director of Radiology to oversee administrative, clinical, and operational radiology services across the entity. This leadership role coordinates workforce, safety, and regulatory compliance while guiding quality initiatives and budgeting in partnership with senior leaders.

Responsibilities include staff recruitment and development, policy creation, and performance optimization to ensure high‑quality patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Amer Registry Radiologic Tech (Required).
• Current ARRT registration or equivalent credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, clinical and operational oversight of radiology services.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety programs.
• Lead workforce planning, staffing, scheduling and performance management.
• Collaborate with Medical Directors and enterprise leaders on growth and quality initiatives.

Skills

ARRT Certification

ARRT Registered

Radiology Tech Knowledge

Education

Imaging Technology Program graduate

Supervisory experience

Bachelor/Master in related field

Job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary

• The director of radiology provides administrative, clinical, and operational oversight of radiology services at the designated entity, while also providing health system-level modality leadership based on operational needs. Responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient Radiology services in alignment with the One Penn Radiology vision and the organization's mission and goals. This role ensures safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care through standardized practices, regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, and collaborative leadership. Responsibilities include oversight of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, DOH, FDA, HIPAA); workforce management encompassing recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, performance management, leadership development, and staff retention; and operational management including policy and procedure development, staffing and scheduling, daily operations, payroll, vendor management, equipment evaluation and procurement, and staff education. The incumbent is accountable for maintaining efficient, cost‑effective delivery of Radiology services, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and patient monitoring activities across inpatient and outpatient settings. Working in close partnership with Medical Directors and enterprise stakeholders, this leader supports research activities, implements CEQI and performance improvement initiatives, and ensures continuous accreditation readiness. Fiscal responsibilities include capital and operating budget planning and variance management in partnership with the Administrative or Senior Director, with a focus on cost containment and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• PEOPLE Recruits the best people based on capabilities and on commitment to UPHS core values. Committed to building a diverse workforce. Retains and supports staff based on high performance and on demonstrated behavior consistent with UPHS core values. Ensures that employees are motivated, enabled and empowered to meet clear performance expectations. Ensures that employees have the opportunity to continually develop their skills, learn and grow. Establishes appropriate workforce strategies to meet organizational performance objectives inclusive of succession planning Leverages Human Resources to accomplish results through collaboration, partnership and use of HRIS. Fosters mutual respect and teamwork with all internal and external customers, such as employees, medical staff, patients, and business partners. Ensures that teams and individuals have the clinical, training and organizational tools to serve our patients and customers effectively and efficiently

Quality and Safety

Supports the creation of clinical effectiveness targets, improvement plans and reporting systems to ensure the delivery of high quality, effective and efficient patient care. Support the ongoing Clinical Effectiveness Team approach to delivering care, supported by a strong shared governance team model for each modality. Aligns work with the Penn Medicine Team Goals and PMPH Entity Goals. Establishes clinical effectiveness targets and strategies annually. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory standards and requirements, including ACR, TJC, Department of Health, FDA, HIPAA and others. Partners with PMPH Administration, Medical Staff, Nursing, and other departments on entity initiatives to improve the quality of care and service provided to our patients. Oversight responsibility for Radiation and MRI Safety programs for all of PMPH. Actively participate in CEQI and Patient Safety Committees. Personally, spends time with Radiology Leadership, managers and staff to build partnerships, identify opportunities that will drive performance.

Experience

Understands the needs and expectations of patients, referring physicians, and staff across PMPH. Communicates effectively and frequently through multiple channels. Fosters a High Reliability Organization (HRO) culture through transparent, frequent, and bi-directional communication. Ensures Radiology Management and Staff satisfaction through comprehensive and continuous measurement utilizing available resources and strategies for employee engagement. Continuously communicates to Radiology leadership the importance of patient and client satisfaction and establishes priorities for improving departmental performance in meeting and exceeding health system expectations.

Growth and Access

Works with Radiology Leadership in developing programs, services and products to anticipate future business needs, build strength and generate growth. Consults with UPHS Leaders in the assessment and evaluation of on-going programs, clinical commitments and businesses. Collaborates with PMPH growth strategies to ensure alignment and capacity of radiology services, including capital investments. Continually monitors volumes, schedules, wait time for appointments, turnaround times, etc. Markets services via in-person referrer visits, marketing materials, etc.

Credentials

• Amer Registry Radiologic Tech (Required)
• Current Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic technologists (ARRT), RDMS, RMSKS, CNMT or RPA Skills and Abilities

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Other (Required)
• Graduate of an accredited Imaging Technology Program OR at least ten-years supervisory experience. OR Associates degree OR at least eight-years supervisory experience. OR Bachelors degree in Science, Health Administration, Business Administration (other bachelor’s degrees may be considered) OR At least six-years supervisory experience. OR Masters degree in Science, Health Administration, Business Administration (other master’s degrees may be considered) OR at least three-years supervisory experience.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range

$115,669.63 - $184,388.26/Annually based on 40 hours per week

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.