Physician (Chief - Imaging Service) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized

Imaging Service ChiefThe Imaging Service Chief is a physician responsible for leadership of Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Oncology Sections for STVHCS. The position includes administrative and clinical duties, and the individual is expected to maintain active clinical practice in Radiology. The roles and responsibilities of the Imaging Service Chief include, but are not limited to the following:Providing leadership to the interdisciplinary team for patient care and program development;Ensuring written policies and procedures are developed in compliance with all applicable accrediting organizations and VHA program offices, standards and requirements, and that they are reviewed and updated as necessary;Managing service-level quality improvement activities that monitor critical aspects of care.Continuous program evaluation to ensure quality and appropriateness of care provided to patients;Continuous surveillance of the professional performance of all individuals in the department who have delineated clinical privileges;Recommending to the medical staff the criteria for clinical privileges that are relevant to the care provided in the department;Recommending clinical privileges for each member of the department;Integrating department or service into the primary functions of the organization;Coordinating and integrating interdepartmental and intradepartmental Services;Developing and implementing policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of care, treatment, and services;Recommending sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide care, treatment, and services;Determining qualifications and competence of department or service personnel who are not licensed independent practitioners and who provide patient care, treatment, and services;Continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care, treatment, and services;Maintaining quality control programs,Orienting continuing education of all persons in the department or Service;Recommending space and other resources needed by the department or Service, etc..VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.