Physician-Vice Chair of Northshore

Ochsner Health; Pearl Acres (LA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pearl Acres is seeking a Vice Chair of Radiology to oversee radiology services across multiple facilities. The role involves leadership, operational management, and strategic alignment with the health system’s goals. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership experience in radiology and a strong understanding of quality improvement and imaging technology advancements.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in radiology services.
• Ability to drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of imaging technology advancements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional radiology services and operations.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on service delivery.
• Implement best practices and improve throughput.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy Development

Quality Improvement

Operational Efficiency

Collaboration

Education

M.D. or D.O. degree

Board Certification in Radiology

Tools

PACS

RIS

AI-driven decision support tools

Job description

Ochsner Health – Vice Chair of Radiology – Southshore

The Vice Chair of Radiology – Southshore will serve as the regional leader overseeing radiology services across multiple facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality imaging services, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment with the broader health system’s goals. The Vice Chair will collaborate with hospital leadership, radiologists, technologists, and administrative teams to optimize service delivery, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy — Serve as the regional radiology leader, overseeing imaging operations, physician engagement, and quality initiatives across multiple hospitals.
• Leadership & Strategy — Collaborate with the Chair of Radiology and hospital executives to develop and execute a unified vision for radiology services in the region.
• Leadership & Strategy — Drive standardization and integration of radiology services to improve patient care, efficiency, and financial performance.
• Leadership & Strategy — Represent radiology in regional leadership meetings, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.
• Clinical & Operational Excellence — Oversee imaging workflow optimization, ensuring timely and high-quality diagnostic services.
• Clinical & Operational Excellence — Partner with department administrators and imaging directors to improve throughput, reduce turnaround times (TAT), and enhance patient experience.
• Clinical & Operational Excellence — Ensure adherence to accreditation, compliance, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ACR, TJC, CMS).
• Clinical & Operational Excellence — Implement evidence-based best practices and emerging technologies to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.
• Physician Engagement & Workforce Management — Support recruitment, retention, and professional development of radiologists across the region.
• Physician Engagement & Workforce Management — Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork among radiologists, technologists, and referring providers.
• Physician Engagement & Workforce Management — Address operational and staffing challenges, including on-call coverage, subspecialty needs, and workload distribution.
• Physician Engagement & Workforce Management — Develop mentorship programs and educational opportunities for radiologists within the region.
• Quality & Safety Initiatives — Lead quality improvement projects to enhance diagnostic accuracy, patient safety, and workflow efficiency.
• Quality & Safety Initiatives — Monitor and analyze key performance metrics (e.g., report TATs, peer review outcomes, imaging utilization).
• Quality & Safety Initiatives — Implement initiatives to reduce unnecessary imaging and improve appropriateness criteria compliance.
• Quality & Safety Initiatives — Partner with hospital quality teams to ensure radiology is an integral part of patient care pathways.
• Technology & Innovation — Stay informed on advancements in imaging technology, AI applications, and workflow automation.
• Technology & Innovation — Work with IT and radiology informatics teams to optimize PACS, RIS, voice recognition, and AI-driven decision support tools.
• Technology & Innovation — Oversee implementation of new imaging equipment and technologies in alignment with system priorities.

Eligibility & Application

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