Chief of Radiology - Cheyenne VA | Up to $400K + Sign-On Bonus

Description

Ready to lead a radiology department while still keeping your clinical skills sharp? The Cheyenne VA Health Care System is looking for an experienced diagnostic radiologist to serve as Chief of Radiology. This is a hybrid role where you'll split your time between administrative leadership and direct patient care, covering both Cheyenne, Wyoming and Northern Colorado. You'll build a culture of safety, mentor staff, and make a real difference for the Veterans who depend on this facility. The VA is offering a sign-on bonus and up to $200,000 in student loan repayment through the Education Debt Reduction Program to sweeten the deal.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Lead the Radiology Service by fostering open communication, mutual respect, and a strong culture of patient safety.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise radiology staff while managing credentialing, peer review, and regulatory compliance.
• Address patient complaints, respond to inquiries from Congress and VA Central Office, and participate in quality improvement committees.
• Provide direct patient care approximately 50% of the time, including protocolling complex imaging exams and delivering timely, accurate reports.
• Evaluate and prioritize radiology orders, order lab studies, approve hydration for CT exams, and notify providers of critical imaging results.

What you'll need to have:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be considered when qualified citizens cannot be recruited).
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school.
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory.
• Completed residency training in radiology approved by ACGME or AOA, with eligibility for board certification.
• Strong clinical radiology experience with a solid understanding of subspecialty functions; prior VA administrative experience preferred.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and a valid driver's license.

Job Details

A Look at Our Benefits:

• Sign-on bonus and Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with up to $200,000 in student loan repayment.
• 50 to 55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, and possible CME leave.
• Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting, plus a 401K with up to 5% employer contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance, many of which carry into retirement.
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage; no employment contract and no significant moonlighting restrictions.
• Up to $1,000 per year in CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.