VA Chief of Imaging (Radiologist), Aurora CO - Up to $400K

Description

The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Aurora is seeking a board-certified Radiologist to serve as the Chief of Imaging Service. This is a leadership role where you'll oversee all medical imaging operations, directly supervise physicians, nurses, and administrative staff, and continue to practice clinical radiology. You'll be responsible for strategic planning, budget development, resource management, and ensuring the service meets all VHA and Joint Commission standards. The VA is pulling out all the stops for this position: it comes with an authorized sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and eligibility for up to $200,000 in student loan repayment. If you're ready to lead a team and shape the future of imaging services for Veterans, this is your opportunity.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Leadership: Directly supervise physicians, nurses, administrative leadership, and supervisory technologists. Collaborate with other Service Chiefs and the Chief of Staff's Office to meet stakeholder needs.
• Strategic Planning: Work with the Chief of Staff's Office to develop and execute a strategic plan and annual budget for the Imaging Service.
• Resource Management: Evaluate and manage facility space, equipment, supplies, and staffing. Oversee new equipment and facility space requests.
• Human Resources: Manage hiring, performance appraisals, compensation, discipline, and promotions within the Imaging Service.
• Clinical Duties: Provide high-quality, timely interpretation of imaging studies to assist referring physicians in diagnosis and treatment.
• Consultation: Serve as a subject matter expert on imaging examinations and procedures. Review imaging orders, determine appropriate modalities, and make treatment recommendations.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement activities and educate imaging staff on new processes, techniques, and procedures.

What you'll need to have:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited) and proficiency in written and spoken English.
• A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school.
• A current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state or territory.
• Completed residency training in Radiology, approved by the ACGME or AOA.
• Required: American Board of Radiology Certification.
• Preferred: 3 years of imaging leadership experience.
• Preferred: Specialization and fellowship training in Neuroradiology, Nuclear Medicine, MSK, or Mammography.
• Preferred: At least 1 year of experience as an Imaging Service Chief or Department Director.

Job Details

A Look at Our Benefits:

• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Authorized, with awards up to $200,000. (Former EDRP participants are not eligible.)
• Generous Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year, including 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and a possible 5-day paid absence for CME.
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) plus a 401K with up to 5% VA contribution.
• Insurance: Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care options, many of which can be carried into retirement.
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• CME Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per year for board-certified, full-time physicians.
• Flexibility: No physician employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting.