Physician (Chief of Diagnostic Imaging)

Imaging HCG Chief

The Chief, Imaging HCG, is responsible for the overall management, planning, organization, and direction of all programs within the Imaging HCG, including fiscal oversight, patient care delivery, quality improvement, and research activities. The Chief serves as a key leader across the VALBHS enterprise and is engaged in strategic, operational, and tactical planning at both the facility and department levels. As Chief, you will shape the strategic direction of a high-volume, subspecialty-rich department while directly advancing the health and well-being of the Veterans our system is privileged to serve. This role is ideal for a physician with a passion for both clinical excellence and organizational leadership.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in their specialty area approximately 20-30% of the time, such as advising on appropriate imaging modality selection for staging, treatment response, and surveillance; approving, designing, and performing image-guided diagnostic or therapeutic treatment plans; and participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards (e.g., lung, liver, genitourinary, breast, neuro-oncologic, general).
• Ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all departmental clinical documentation and reporting standards, including appropriate use of CPT codes and diagnoses.

Administrative & Leadership

• Provides overall administrative direction for the Imaging HCG, carrying out duties in a timely, resourceful, and efficient manner while demonstrating strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Supervises department personnel, evaluates prospective new hires, and oversees compliance with all applicable regulations and VA policies.
• Addresses patient concerns, credentialing and peer review matters, and inquiries from Congress, the White House, VA Central Office, and national investigative bodies in coordination with facility leadership.
• Participates as a member and/or leader of Imaging and VALBHS-wide committees responsible for peer review, accreditation, and quality improvement initiatives, as assigned by the Office of the Chief of Staff.
• Fosters a culture of safety, mutual respect, and open communication in which all team members feel empowered to identify problems and contribute solutions without fear of retaliation.
• Champions a department-wide commitment to veteran-centered care, inspiring staff to uphold the highest standards of service to those who have served.

Education & Training

• Functions as a Radiology Educator for medical and other health care trainees, including students, resident physicians, and fellows, supporting the academic mission of the department.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for questions/assistance. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for the incentive.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year, and a possible 5-day paid absence for CME)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm