Vice Chair of Quality, Radiology

Vice Chair of Quality, Department of Radiology – Boston, MA Tufts Medical Center’s Department of Radiology is seeking a Vice Chair of Quality (VCQ) to join our growing Department in the heart of downtown Boston. VCQ is a clinical leader who ensures that the department consistently delivers high‑quality, safe, and effective imaging services to patients. VCQ will participate in departmental and institutional committees related to quality and safety. The Department of Radiology at Tufts Medical Center (TMC) provides high‑level academic radiology services in the heart of downtown Boston. TMC is a level‑I trauma center with expanding transplant services including live donor liver transplant, renal, and cardiac transplants. Advanced cardiac imaging services are also growing in collaboration with the Cardiology department. Neuroradiology with advanced imaging techniques and a state‑of‑the‑art MRI scanner is also our strong point. We provide exceptional cancer patient care through multiple service lines including thoracic, breast, GI, GU, hepatobiliary, hem/onc, GYN, head and neck, and CNS. We have the best Interventional Radiology team in the Boston area with a culture of “yes,” and provide exceptional patient‑centered care. Moreover, we provide comprehensive imaging services covering Chest, Abdominal, MSK, Breast, and Nuclear Medicine imaging. For their clinical component, the VCQ will join a clinical section based on the applicant’s subspecialty interest and preferred practice area in one of the diagnostic radiology sections (preferred practice area: abdominal imaging, cardiothoracic/cardiovascular imaging, musculoskeletal imaging). Position Summary The Vice Chair of Quality (VCQ) will be responsible for developing and implementing quality improvement programs, ensuring they align with the departmental and institutional goals. VCQ will be an expert in clinical radiology to deliver excellent patient care and provide dedicated teaching and mentoring of our radiology residents and fellows. VCQ’s role will include, but are not limited to: analyzing actionable incidental findings and ensuring appropriate follow‑up and patient care; standardizing peer‑learning practices and best practices within the Department; actively identifying potential risks and working to implement strategies to mitigate them; and ensuring adherence to regulations and standards related to quality and safety. VCQ will work closely with the Chair to support the core missions of the Department and will report to the Chair. VCQ will work collaboratively with the Vice Chair of Operations, Section Chiefs of the Department, Executive Director, Director of Clinical Administration, Chief of Technologists, and the Radiology Residency/Fellowship leadership team. Service Lines Abdominal Imaging Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular Imaging Emergency Radiology (which provides evening coverage) Interventional Radiology Neuroradiology Nuclear Medicine Mammography Musculoskeletal Imaging Limited Pediatric Imaging (mainly NICU) The VCQ will be the primary point of contact for Section Chiefs and Residency/Fellowship Program Directors seeking to address quality and safety issues. VCQ will also collaborate with executive leadership, other department chairs, and division chiefs to optimize clinical care. Benefits Competitive salary Dedicated Vice Chair administrative time Generous vacation days and CME days Relocation assistance (amount based on the distance of the move) Fully benefited position including malpractice insurance with tail coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, as well as affordable family medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, and an available HAS/FSA account CME funds Qualifications Completed a medical degree (MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree) American Board of Radiology Certified in Diagnostic Radiology Must obtain and maintain a medical license in Massachusetts Relevant training and/or experience in quality improvement, patient safety, peer‑learning, M&M, and excellence in patient care The ability to be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank, depending on experience, with a preference for candidates at the Associate or Full Professor rank. This is a 1.0 FTE position. Experience Excellent track record of productivity in academic radiology to drive the mission of the Department Experiences in leading and executing projects related to quality improvement and patient safety in an academic radiology department Demonstrated ability to set key performance indicators to assess our departmental performance relevant to quality and safety of patient care Received training or demonstrated ability to perform/understand relevant tools such as cause and effect diagram, driver diagram, failure modes and effects analyses, run chart & control chart, Pareto chart, PDSA worksheet, etc. Track record of successfully mentoring trainees and faculty Demonstrated ability to reject status quo and willingness to accept risks and uncertainties to execute change Proven ability to work collaboratively with technologists, nurses, and admin staff Courage to do the right thing for the department Strong commitment to the departmental culture of ‘help each other’ to provide excellent patient care Participation in national societies and organizations with leadership roles in committees and SIGs will be a plus. Track record in locoregional, national, or international invited talks/teaching will be a plus. Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter detailing clinical, academic, and teaching interests to: Catrina Morgan, Senior Physician Recruiter at View email address on click.appcast.io We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 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