Chief of Radiology/Imaging Leadership Opportunity at VA Portland Health Care System

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization in Portland, Oregon is on the lookout for a skilled and proactive leader to take on the role of Chief of Radiology/Imaging . This individual will collaborate closely with the Imaging Administrative Officer and the Chief Technologist to create a cohesive Imaging management team, overseeing all operational aspects of the service. This leadership group is dedicated to providing top-notch Radiology services for Veterans, establishing local policies for effective service delivery, managing the budget, and supervising staff. Key focus areas include service quality, safety, accessibility, innovation, and efficient care delivery.

Our facility is a 1A complex tertiary care center that caters to 95,000 Veterans throughout northwest and central Oregon. In partnership with a prominent health sciences university, we host approximately 2,000 health professional learners each year and consistently rank among the top 10 nationwide for research grant support, boasting over 170 investigators, more than $41 million in grant funding, and over 500 active research protocols. We are particularly recognized for our lung cancer screening, kidney, and liver transplant programs.

The Imaging Service offers a wide range of services, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine with PET/SPECT CT, conventional x-rays, special procedures, Interventional Radiology, and Neuroradiology, primarily at our Portland campus. Our Vancouver campus in Washington provides general x-ray, MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound services. The Imaging Service is a national frontrunner in the adoption of advanced technologies and procedures, including early implementation of Spectral CT, Digital PET CT, 4D CT Angio, and artificial intelligence.

We are in search of a physician leader with a robust clinical, administrative, and academic background to manage daily operations, sustain clinical activities, and engage in educational and research collaborations with our academic partner. The ideal candidate will exhibit exceptional coordination skills across a diverse range of programs and excel in interdisciplinary teamwork. A strong motivation to foster ongoing research initiatives, inter-professional training, and professional development is essential.

Work Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Possess a current, full, and unrestricted medical or surgical license to practice in the U.S.
• Board Certification in Radiology

Community Overview

Portland, Oregon is a lively city characterized by its diverse neighborhoods, outstanding dining options, coffee shops, local breweries, and a multitude of food carts offering international cuisine. Despite its population of 2.2 million, Portland retains a welcoming, small-town atmosphere. It features one of the best public transportation systems in the nation and is recognized as the most bicycle-friendly city in the U.S. Often referred to as the "beer capital of the world," Portland boasts numerous local breweries and beer festivals, alongside a burgeoning wine industry with over a hundred wineries specializing in Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. The state's varied climate includes cool rainforests, arid deserts, ocean beaches, and snow-capped mountains, making it a region rich in natural beauty and adventure.

Benefits and Features

This position comes with a competitive salary that reflects education, training, and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting a high-quality professional practice and a favorable work-life balance, which includes:

• Paid Time Off: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of paid sick leave each year, 11 Federal holidays with pay, and a 5-day paid absence for approved CME courses.
• Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance programs with partially covered premiums; Flexible Spending Accounts; term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options available with cost-sharing by the Federal Government; long-term care insurance as an optional benefit.
• Retirement Plan: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) that includes Social Security benefits, FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension), and a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to five percent in government matching contributions.

We invite you to explore this physician opportunity further.