Physician (Chief of Radiology)- Recruitment/Relocation ...

Summary The Radiology Service Chief provides executive leadership and oversight for all aspects of Radiology Service, including clinical operations, education, research, and administrative functions. Responsibilities The Chief ensures delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient diagnostic and interventional imaging services to veterans. Ensures full compliance with all Veterans Health Administration (VHA) directives, handbooks, and national radiology program requirements. Duties include, but are not limited to: Ensures adherence to VHA imaging standards, modality protocols, radiation safety rules, and accreditation standards. Coordinates with the National Radiology Program Office (NRPO) on national initiatives, reporting, and clinical practice updates. Supports VA-wide quality, patient safety, and High Reliability Organization (HRO) programs. Implements VHA strategic initiatives including modernization efforts and enterprise imaging technologies. Ensures compliance with VHA peer review, quality management, and adverse event reporting requirements. Collaborates with VISN leadership to support workload sharing and imaging optimization efforts. Ensures participation in VHA readiness, emergency response, and continuity of operations planning. Direct and coordinate all Radiology Service activities, develop and implement policies, manage budget and resources, ensure compliance with VHA directives, and oversee credentialing and privileging. Maintain standards for diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures, ensure timely interpretation and reporting, and monitor quality metrics and patient safety. Support graduate medical education programs, promote continuing education, and facilitate research activities. Chair or participate in QA and Peer Review committees, implement performance improvement initiatives. Serve as liaison between Radiology Service and other departments, represent Radiology Service on facility and VISN committees. Reports to the Chief of Staff and collaborates with Associate Chief of Radiology, Chief Technologist, Health Systems Specialist, and other section leaders. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:00 pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Is being offered. Telework: Ad-hoc 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 VA has been named as one of the Top 5 Best Places to Work in the federal government. Cincinnati is a family friendly, affordable, metropolitan city with great parks, fine arts, and food scene. With both an urban energy and southern charm, the Cincinnati region has a vibrant and unique culture that flows from the Ohio River to the things to do, landmarks and events all around town. With rich cultural offerings, award-winning family adventures, an ever-expanding art scene, a foodie's paradise, and breweries galore, this is one picturesque river region with much to explore With major league sports, big-city arts, fun festivals and award-winning attractions, it can be hard to decide what to do in our dynamic river regionRequirements 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: 2026-04-09