VA Chief of Radiology in Montana - Up to $400K + Sign-On Bonus

Description

The Montana VA Health Care System is seeking a Radiologist to serve as Chief of Diagnostic Imaging at Fort Harrison. This is a leadership role where you'll split your time between administrative oversight (40%) and direct clinical care (60%). You'll manage the Diagnostic Imaging section, lead a team of radiologists, and ensure VA standards are met while also performing imaging interpretations as part of an interprofessional team. This position comes with exceptional incentives: a recruitment sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and eligibility for up to $200,000 in student loan repayment through the Education Debt Reduction Program. If you're board certified with administrative experience and want to make a meaningful impact on veteran care in Montana, this is the opportunity for you.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Provide leadership, management, and oversight of all Diagnostic Imaging providers and programs
• Develop and maintain written policies and procedures defining operational requirements for the section
• Monitor performance metrics, conduct OPPEs and FPPEs for staff radiologists, and ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting body requirements
• Collaborate with leadership to prioritize, implement, and manage Diagnostic Imaging operations, including clinic scheduling decisions
• Perform imaging interpretations and dictations, order diagnostic studies, and respond to consultation requests
• Respond to patient inquiries and work to achieve the most favorable patient and organizational outcomes
• Participate in regularly scheduled management meetings and provide orientation for new radiologists

What you'll need to have:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree from an approved medical school
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory
• Completed radiology residency training approved by ACGME or AOA with board certification eligibility
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Preferred: American Board of Radiology certified or eligible with at least five years of outpatient radiology practice and administrative experience

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) with awards up to $200,000 for student loan repayment
• Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP) may be available for those with existing service contracts
• 50 to 55 days of paid time off annually, including 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and possible 5-day CME absence
• Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting plus 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many plans carry into retirement)
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
• Up to $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for board-certified, full-time physicians
• No physician employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting