Physician - Chief Radiologist Diagnostic Imaging

Summary 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. Responsibilities This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies. The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System provides quality, patient-centered health care to Veterans throughout 23 parishes in southeast Louisiana. We meet the needs of Veterans through seven community-based outpatient clinics located in Slidell, Hammond, St. John Parish, Houma, Franklin, Bogalusa and Baton Rouge, as well as a new Veterans Medical Center in New Orleans. For more information, connect with us on Facebook and Twitter, keyword New Orleans. Please visit our lifestyle/quality of life site to learn why New Orleans is home to so many. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified applicants. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS), a tertiary care referral facility in New Orleans. The replacement medical center is recruiting a full-time radiologist to serve as Chief, Diagnostic Imaging Service, a position reporting to the Chief of Staff. The incumbent will lead a growing radiology program in an entirely new hospital which will serve about 70,000 veterans. The incumbent is fully accountable and for the effective and efficient management and supervision (planning, directing, organizing, and coordinating) of SLVHCS radiology programs and services, including nuclear medicine and radiology. Responsibilities include exercising administrative, programmatic, clinical, and academic oversight of radiology programs to ensure delivery of quality, patient-focused clinical services; coordinating and integrating both clinical and administrative aspects of the radiology programs to meet the needs of the veteran population; continuously reviewing and evaluating the professional performance, competence and professionalism of all individuals with clinical privileges; ensuring that there is compliance with all accrediting organizations' standards that are applicable to radiology programs. The incumbent assures that performance measures are met, provides efficient management of resources and budgetary constraints, facilities a collaborative and collegial team environment, develops orientation and training of radiology staff and identifies needs and concerns concerning the service. The preferred candidate will be American Board of Radiology certified with fellowship training in one of the radiology specialties (e.g. neuroradiology) and with prior leadership experience in the specialty of radiology. Demonstrated accomplishment in scholarly activities such as clinical research, education and publications are also preferred. SLVHCS is affiliated with two medical schools (LSU and Tulane) and has large medical education programs. Candidates must meet the requirements for a faculty position at the affiliated medical schools. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2025-12-05