Podiatrist (Deputy Chief - Imaging)

Deputy Service Chief

The Deputy Service Chief may function as the Section Chief for all Diagnostic Radiology imaging modalities. Incumbent is expected to remain privileged and practicing in their specialty field and has full supervisory authority over direct report staff members who provide clinical and administrative support to Imaging Service. The incumbent oversees the daily operation of the diagnostic radiology section.

Administrative Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• organizing staff meetings
• HR Management:
  • recruitment
  • updating Functional Statements & Position Descriptions
  • physician salary and pay panel recommendations
• Staff Management:
  • performance appraisals
  • rewards and recognition
  • promotions, disciplinary actions & grievances,
  • training requirements
• Time/Leave Management:
  • Tour of Duty assignment and documentation
  • leave, time card certification approvals, etc.

Supervisory Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• managing service-level quality improvement activities
• developing performance standards
• evaluating work performance
• counseling and instructing staff on both work and administrative matters
• resolving minor complaints from employees, and collaborating with Labor Relations to resolve grievances and more serious matters
• interviewing candidates and recommending appointments, promotions, and reassignments
• improving production and increase unit's quality of work, etc.

Clinical Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• providing direct patient care and education of others
• investigating, evaluating, and improving patient care
• managing clinically-related activities of the diagnostic radiology section
• managing service-level quality improvement activities that monitor critical aspects of care
• recommending to the medical staff the criteria for clinical privileges that are relevant to the care provided
• coordinating integration of interdepartmental and intradepartmental services
• maintaining quality control programs, etc.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Available 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 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 Telework: Available on an Ad-hoc (as needed) basis Remote: This is not a remote position Work Schedule: TBD (Typically M-F, 0800-1630 CST) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

US Department of Veterans Affairs