Department of Veteran Affairs
Nuclear Medicine, Section Chief
Department of Veteran Affairs, East Orange, New Jersey, us, 07017
The NJ VA Healthcare System is seeking a
Physician, Section Chief, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
to join our leadership team at the East Orange, NJ campus. Will primarily serve as a Nuclear Radiology Section Chief in the Imaging Service, performing all radiopharmaceutical therapies and interpreting a wide range of nuclear medicine and general diagnostic radiology studies. More precisely, pioneering our general nuclear medicine program using SPECT and PET/CT imaging, as well as nuclear cardiology. As a clinically facing leader, you will have the opportunity to improve veteran patient care in more than one way.Supervise the nuclear imaging laboratory, with responsibility for establishing and reviewing imaging procedural protocolsPerform routine and emergent reading, interpretation and document of nuclear medicine and radiology reports, for both outpatient and inpatient departmentsEnsure high-quality imaging and collaborative clinical care and compliance with the standards of accrediting bodies such as the American College of Radiology, Joint Commission, and the Inspector General's Combined Assessment ProgramAdvise collaborating physicians of clinical indications, limitations, assessments, or risks of diagnostic and therapeutic applications of radioactive materialsEstablish, implement, and enforce radiation protection standards for patients and staffSupport the continuing education of technical staff, while stewarding performance improvement of the care and services provided by Nuclear Medicine Radiology ServicesMonitor and ensure the appropriate and safe handling of radioactive and hazardous materials and/or medical waste is adhered to and that established procedures are effective and up to dateKey Requirements:5 years experience and 1 year experience in leading a team highly preferredExperience working within the VA or with complex veteran patient populations highly preferredU.S. CitizenB/E or B/C in Nuclear Medicine or Radiology highly preferred but not requiredHolds a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in ANY U.S. StateSchedule:
Monday - Friday 8a-4:30p with some callVA Offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package.Education: eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policyPaid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per yearRetirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: 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 territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Physician, Section Chief, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
to join our leadership team at the East Orange, NJ campus. Will primarily serve as a Nuclear Radiology Section Chief in the Imaging Service, performing all radiopharmaceutical therapies and interpreting a wide range of nuclear medicine and general diagnostic radiology studies. More precisely, pioneering our general nuclear medicine program using SPECT and PET/CT imaging, as well as nuclear cardiology. As a clinically facing leader, you will have the opportunity to improve veteran patient care in more than one way.Supervise the nuclear imaging laboratory, with responsibility for establishing and reviewing imaging procedural protocolsPerform routine and emergent reading, interpretation and document of nuclear medicine and radiology reports, for both outpatient and inpatient departmentsEnsure high-quality imaging and collaborative clinical care and compliance with the standards of accrediting bodies such as the American College of Radiology, Joint Commission, and the Inspector General's Combined Assessment ProgramAdvise collaborating physicians of clinical indications, limitations, assessments, or risks of diagnostic and therapeutic applications of radioactive materialsEstablish, implement, and enforce radiation protection standards for patients and staffSupport the continuing education of technical staff, while stewarding performance improvement of the care and services provided by Nuclear Medicine Radiology ServicesMonitor and ensure the appropriate and safe handling of radioactive and hazardous materials and/or medical waste is adhered to and that established procedures are effective and up to dateKey Requirements:5 years experience and 1 year experience in leading a team highly preferredExperience working within the VA or with complex veteran patient populations highly preferredU.S. CitizenB/E or B/C in Nuclear Medicine or Radiology highly preferred but not requiredHolds a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in ANY U.S. StateSchedule:
Monday - Friday 8a-4:30p with some callVA Offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package.Education: eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policyPaid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per yearRetirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: 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 territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting