Head of Radiology & Imaging Services

tryonmedicalpartners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tryon Medical Partners in Charlotte, NC seeks a Director of Radiology to provide strategic and operational leadership for radiology and diagnostic imaging services, delivering high-quality, accessible, and financially sustainable care.

The role partners with radiologists, referring clinicians, and enterprise teams to optimize patient access, drive service-line growth, manage budgets, and ensure excellent patient and clinician experiences.

Qualifications

• Progressive leadership experience in radiology, diagnostic imaging, ambulatory healthcare operations, or a related clinical service line.
• Strong business and financial acumen with experience managing budgets and operational performance.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with physicians, clinical leaders, and cross-functional partners.
• Strong communication and change-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead radiology operations across imaging services and locations, ensuring consistent performance, quality, safety, and patient experience.
• Drive service-line growth by identifying opportunities to expand access, increase appropriate utilization, improve referral capture, and develop new imaging capabilities.
• Optimize patient access and workflows, including referrals, scheduling, authorizations, patient preparation, throughput, and results communication.
• Lead strategic vendor partnerships to drive operational efficiency, standardization, and performance across sites of care.
• Manage imaging equipment and vendor performance to maximize uptime and minimize patient care disruptions.
• Own operational and financial performance, including volumes, revenue, expenses, productivity, equipment utilization, and budget performance.
• Build strong physician partnerships with radiologists and referring clinicians.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics.
• Lead equipment and technology planning, including capital needs, equipment replacement, PACS/RIS workflows, vendor relationships, and emerging imaging technologies.
• Ensure regulatory, quality, and safety compliance across radiology operations, including radiation safety and applicable accreditation requirements.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, establishing clear expectations, accountability, workforce plans, and professional development opportunities.
• Partner with the Senior Director of Ancillary Services and other leaders on strategic initiatives, business cases, contracting opportunities, and service-line expansion.

Skills

Leadership experience

Business and financial acumen

Communication

Change-management

Relationship building with physicians

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, radiologic sciences, or related field

Job description

Tryon Medical Partners in Charlotte, NC seeks a Director of Radiology to provide strategic and operational leadership for radiology and diagnostic imaging services, delivering high-quality, accessible, and financially sustainable care.

The role partners with radiologists, referring clinicians, and enterprise teams to optimize patient access, drive service-line growth, manage budgets, and ensure excellent patient and clinician experiences.