Physician - Chief of Radiology

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

VA Boston Healthcare System seeks a dynamic leader to serve as chief of the radiology service. The role involves overseeing a large radiology program across multiple campuses, partnering with BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School affiliates, and guiding clinical care, education, and research efforts.

The candidate should have an MD or DO, full medical licensure, and demonstrated leadership in radiology administration; board certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• US citizenship requirement per VA policy
• Full and unrestricted medical license in a US state or territory
• Board certification preferred in Radiology-Diagnostic
• Leadership experience in radiology administration
• Advanced imaging technology knowledge
• English proficiency (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

• Lead the radiology service as chief in a multi-campus academic medical center
• Oversee budget, financial plans, and departmental operations
• Ensure staff supervision and workflow efficiency across imaging modalities
• Collaborate with BU Medical School and Harvard Medical School affiliates
• Support research activities and maintain high standards of clinical care

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Budget management

Financial planning

Operations management

Imaging technology

English proficiency

Education

MD/DO

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Summary

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized for this position. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program (details under Duties section). Recruitment or Relocation incentive is authorized for this position.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ""Physician Resident Providers"" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Additional Requirement: Board Certification in Radiology-Diagnostic Preferred Experience: Senior administrative/management roles: Previous experience as a manager or director in a radiology department is highly preferred
• Leadership and team building: A proven track record of leading and managing diverse teams is essential
• Budget and financial management: Experience in managing budgets and financial plans for the department is a key requirement
• Operational management: Experience with the day-to-day operations of a radiology department - including workflow efficiency and staff supervision
• Advanced imaging technologies: Familiarity with and experience using advanced imaging technologies is often required
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position
• A physical examination prior to placement is required
• This is a designated drug testing position
• After appointment - you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
• Requires lifting 15-44 pounds
• pushing (approx
• 2 hours)
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers and both hands
• walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
• Hearing aid is permitted.

Duties

• The VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) seeks a dynamic leader to serve as chief of the radiology service
• VABHS is a multi-campus academic medical center affiliated with Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM) and Harvard Medical School
• VABHS provides tertiary care to Veterans from throughout New England and is VAs largest research facility with more than $120 million in direct research costs
• BUCASM is the primary academic affiliate for radiology
• Faculty appointment at BUCASM will be commensurate with experience and consistent with appointment at the Assistant Professor - Associate Professor - or Professor rank
• The chief of radiology reports to the VABHS chief of staff
• VABHS Radiology is fully staffed at over 145 full-time and part-time staff - including 15 staff radiologists
• Nine residents from Boston Medical Center and 2 fellows from Mass General Brigham rotate through VA Boston as part of their training
• VABHS maintains state‑of‑the‑art radiology equipment across multiple campuses - including three 3T MRI units (one of which is dedicated to research) - 3 additional 1.5T MRI units - and 5 CT units
• For Interventional Radiology - there are 2 suites available - one of which includes CT angiography
• Additional equipment includes 1 PET/CT unit - 10 ultrasound units - 1 densitometry unit - and 1 mammography unit with tomosynthesis
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Incentive available for highly qualified eligible applicant
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Permanent Change of Station (PCS) - excluding Appraised Value Offer (AVO) - is authorized
• Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized
• You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application
• Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHA EDRP Program Support [e-mail] - for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process
• Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1 -000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Full‑time: Schedule to be discussed with your supervisor.