Physician - Chief of Radiology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Eligible

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Chief of Radiology to lead diagnostic radiology, MRI, CT and ultrasound services across the VA Medical Center. The role requires governance over program development, budget planning, and compliance with federal VA directives.

The incumbent will supervise radiology staff, participate in strategic planning, and ensure timely, high-quality patient care for both inpatients and outpatients.

Qualifications

• US citizenship; VA policy allows non-citizens only where required
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Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the radiology staff and its programs; include diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, MRI, CT, ultrasound
• Participate in budget planning and staffing decisions; ensure cost-effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with VA handbooks, directives, policies and regulations
• Lead committees and process-improvement initiatives; support Patient Aligned Care Team and Medical Executive Committee
• Provide inpatient and outpatient coverage as needed; oversee service quality and accreditation standards
• EDRP: Education Debt Reduction Program available with eligibility and review requirements

Skills

Board Certification in Radiology-Diagn

English proficiency

Advanced imaging technologies

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. 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. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. 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. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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: Advanced imaging technologies: Familiarity with and experience using advanced imaging technologies (CT - MRI - General Radiology - Ultrasound)
• Previous experience working within the VA Medical Center 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 Chief of Radiology reports directly to the Associate Chief of Staff - Clinical Support Services - who reports to the Chief of Staff
• The Chief of Radiology will have a broad delegation of authority to operate autonomously
• PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide leadership in direction for the radiology staff and its programs - to include diagnostic radiology - nuclear medicine - MRI - CT - and ultrasound
• The Chief of Radiology Service - in conjunction with the Chief of Staff - is responsible for planning - developing - implementing - controlling - and refining a comprehensive program which provides services and technical support to meet clinical - procedural - legal and administrative requirements relating to the care and treatment of patients in a cost effective - efficient - and timely manner
• Responsible for implementing VHA handbooks - Directives - policies and regulations governing a broad range of administrative aspects of the Medical Center
• Participate as a member - lead or champion of process improvement teams and leadership committees such as Patient Aligned Care Team committees - Medical Executive Committee - Professional Standards Board - Peer Review Committee - etc
• He or she is tasked with providing active leadership and decision making for strategic planning - the budget process - and performance improvement initiatives for the organization
• Develops and administers a formal performance plan process for reviewing - appraising and continuously improving each phase of clinical and administrative activity
• The incumbent is responsible for assuring that radiological services provided by this Medical Center meet the standards set by accrediting agencies to include The Joint Commission - Office of Inspectors General (OIG) - SOARS - etc
• The incumbent participates in the annual budget estimate for operation of his or her service and assists in the formulation of the Medical Center budget - including allocation of funds and recommendations to top management regarding staffing requirements - cost effective technological advances - equipment - projects - and supplies
• Responsible for developing and implementing a viable - cost-effective organization which manages positions within FTEE and budget
• Responsibility for personnel actions involving key subordinates and is responsible for effective employee/labor relations by coordinating with Human Resources
• The incumbent is responsible for identifying training needs for subordinate employees and for ensuring the competency of staff for their selected positions
• The incumbent will also ensure that services delivered are consistent with customer service needs and standards
• Provide coverage for inpatient and outpatient care commensurate with his or her area of specialization
• Patient Care 50% Administrative 50% VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Incentive available for highly qualified eligible applicant
• 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
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• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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: Monday to Friday
• 8:00am - 4:30pm - (1-2 days per week in person)