Physician - Radiologist - Section Chief of Imaging Informatics

Job Title

The Chief of Imaging Informatics will oversee the Enterprise-wide PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) operation and the staff who are dedicated to this operation, including the management of digital image sharing between Phoenix VA Healthcare System (PVAHCS) Medical Center and Community Care partners. Opportunity entails splitting time between Informatics (30%), subspecialty and general radiology (70%).

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage operations of the Section. Administrative duties will include on-boarding of personnel, evaluation of prospective new hires, and overseeing compliance.
• Participate as a member and/or leader of Radiology Service and PVAHCS-wide committees.
• Documentation of care will be in accordance with the bylaws, policy, and regulations established by the VA and PVAHCS or the facility in which the care is provided.
• Function part time as a Radiology Educator for medical and other health care trainees including students, resident physicians and fellows as part of his/her duties.
• Mentor junior faculty, fellows and others on research projects that they wish to develop.
• Radiologists are members of one or more sections:
• Body Imaging
• Breast Imaging
• Emergency Radiology
• General Radiology
• Interventional Radiology
• Musculoskeletal Imaging
• Neuroradiology
• Nuclear Medicine.

Incentive

A Recruitment / Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Learn more.

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 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-$2,500 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 through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm (or other tour as agreed upon with the Chief of Radiology). Call requirements will include sharing rotating night and evening coverage and weekend call with the remainder of the radiology physicians. Position eligible for regular re-occuring telework days (3+ days per pay period).

US Department of Veterans Affairs