Physician - Section Chief Nuclear Medicine

Ohioacc; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The NJ VA Healthcare System seeks a Physician - Section Chief - Nuclear Medicine and Imaging at the East Orange campus. This leadership role involves overseeing nuclear radiology, performing therapies, and interpreting diagnostic studies. The position requires a Doctor of Medicine and proficiency in English, with a focus on compliance and staff education.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Completed residency training.

Responsibilities

• Provide imaging procedures in the Nuclear Medicine Section.
• Administer radioisotopes and supervise the nuclear imaging laboratory.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and radiation safety protocols.

Skills

Proficiency in English

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. This 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 may be tentatively accepted. Current VA physicians who met previous standards are deemed qualified.

Basic Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens only if recruitment of citizens is not feasible)
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from an approved school
• Unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Completed residency training in an accredited program leading to board eligibility
• Proficiency in English

Preferred Experience:

Board Eligible or Certified in Nuclear Medicine. For more details, visit VA Qualification Standards.

Duties

• Provide imaging procedures in the Nuclear Medicine Section
• Administer radioisotopes and supervise the nuclear imaging laboratory
• Interpret and report nuclear medicine and radiology studies
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and radiation safety protocols
• Support staff education and performance improvement
• Manage radioactive materials and waste safely
• Maintain regulatory compliance and quality control
• Advise on supplies, equipment, and staff recruitment
• Assist in orientation and training of new staff