Physician - Section Chief Nuclear Medicine

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The NJ VA Healthcare System is seeking a Physician - Section Chief - Nuclear Medicine and Imaging to lead the Nuclear Radiology Section. Responsibilities include performing radiopharmaceutical therapies, interpreting studies, and pioneering nuclear medicine programs. The role requires a Doctor of Medicine and relevant experience in nuclear medicine.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid time off including annual leave

Federal pension and 401K options

Federal health, vision, dental, and life insurance

Possible CME reimbursement

Liability protection with tail coverage

No employment contract restrictions on moonlighting

Qualifications

• Must have completed residency training approved by the VA.
• Eligibility for board certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide imaging procedures in the Nuclear Medicine Section.
• Administer radioisotopes and supervise the nuclear imaging laboratory.
• Ensure high-quality imaging and compliance with accreditation standards.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Board Eligible or Certified in Nuclear Medicine

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Job description

Summary

The NJ VA Healthcare System is seeking a Physician - Section Chief - Nuclear Medicine and Imaging to join our leadership team at the East Orange - NJ campus. The role primarily involves serving as a Nuclear Radiology Section Chief in the Imaging Service, performing radiopharmaceutical therapies, and interpreting a wide range of nuclear medicine and general diagnostic radiology studies. The position includes pioneering our general nuclear medicine program using SPECT and PET/CT imaging and nuclear cardiology.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Pending training or license completion applicants may be tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are met. Current VA-employed physicians who met the initial appointment requirements are deemed to have met the basic standards.

Basic Requirements:

1. U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens only if qualified citizens are unavailable)
2. Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from an approved school
3. Current, unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
4. Completed residency training approved by the VA, leading to eligibility for board certification
5. Eligibility for appointment as a Physician Resident Provider if enrolled in an accredited residency
6. Proficiency in spoken and written English
7. Preferred: Board Eligible or Certified in Nuclear Medicine
8. Physical requirements per VA standards

Duties

1. Provide imaging procedures in the Nuclear Medicine Section
2. Administer radioisotopes and supervise the nuclear imaging laboratory
3. Interpret and document nuclear medicine and radiology reports
4. Ensure high-quality imaging and compliance with accreditation standards
5. Advise physicians on clinical indications, limitations, and risks
6. Establish and enforce radiation protection standards
7. Support staff education and performance improvement
8. Monitor handling of radioactive materials and ensure safety procedures
9. Keep updated on applicable regulations and standards
10. Test and calibrate dosages and survey instruments
11. Prescribe radionuclides and dosages for patients
12. Manage quality control of radionuclide procedures
13. Oversee the safe management and disposal of radioactive substances
14. Assist in procurement and staff recruitment
15. Orient new employees and support the team

Additional Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and regular increases
• Paid time off including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays
• Federal pension and 401K options
• Federal health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Possible CME reimbursement
• Liability protection with tail coverage
• No employment contract restrictions on moonlighting
• Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with some call