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Department of Veterans Affairs

Chief of Radiology

Department of Veterans Affairs, Hudson, New York, United States,


Hudson Valley Health Care System Veteran’s Affairs (HVHCS) is currently recruiting for a Chief of Radiology. You will be responsible for administrative, clinical, educational, and research activities.We are located 1 hour North of NYC. Our campuses overlook the majestic Hudson River.We offer:Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):

ApprovedPay:

Competitive salaryPaid Time OffRelocation Assistance:

Approved for highly qualified applicants.Licensure:

1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territoryMalpractice:

Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract:

No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlightingSalary : $300,000-$350,000Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay).The Chief of Radiology is responsible for image interpretation, image-guided procedures, and patient care services within the specialty of Diagnostic Radiology and may also possess additional subspecialty expertise, such as Prostate MRI interpretations. VA Hudson Valley Health Care System performs approximately 100,000 examinations annually, including Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound (general and vascular), Plain Film and Fluoroscopy, Bone Density, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Nuclear Medicine exams.The Chief of Radiology will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:Supervisor of radiology staffProvide expertise and support in various facets of Diagnostic Radiology and patient care.Interpret general radiology examinations (plain film).Perform fluoroscopic examinations (contrast and non-contrast) with the assistance of a licensed technologist.Perform IR procedures as privileged.Interpret CT examinations of the head, neck, body, and extremities. Interpret general and some select ultrasound examinations along with Bone Density, MRI, and Nuclear Medicine exams.Participate in Quality Management activities such as film quality review, clerical checks, peer review, and other activities as required.Review exam requests for appropriateness.Prescribe exam protocols and modify as needed for specific clinical indications.Provide oversight of technical image quality with feedback to technologists.Provide clinical oversight of medication administration, including contrast, preps, and other medications relevant to the Imaging Service.Provide oversight and serve as a resource for radiation and MRI safety and infection control practices.Participate in various aspects of quality assurance such as peer review, protocol review, appropriateness criteria, and performance improvement.Interpret imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information. Generate reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements, a description of normal and abnormal structures, discussion of differential diagnoses, recommendations, and impression.The ideal candidate will possess the following:Administrative and clinical experienceExceptional interpersonal and communication skillsProven leadership skillsEmbraces and initiates new treatment programs and technologyEffective management and operations experienceCertifications in Radiology Safety Officer and Authorized User preferred, not requiredHas a vision for the futureAdvocates for clinical researchInterested in the pursuit of excellenceExperience in physician recruitment and retentionMust possess knowledge and demonstrated skill in VA HCS functions, structures, and roles of the health system components.Skill in developing an excellent clinical research program.Demonstration of skill in advocacy, strategic and team leadership. Strong multi-disciplinary project management skills.Strong collaborative leadership skills with experience leading diverse physician and non-physician teams.Proven history of development of strong relationships with academic affiliates and community health organizations.Ability to accurately assess and prioritize current and future population health care needs and develop proactive evidence-based programs to address those needs.Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pmIf interested, please email CV to

jeanne.labarge@va.gov

or you can apply directly on USAJOBS here:

USAJOBS - Job AnnouncementContact InformationJeanne M LaBargeHR Specialist | Shared Services Unit | Physician RecruitmentHuman Resources Management ServiceNew York/New Jersey Healthcare System | VISN 2US Department of Veterans Affairs(M) 914-758-9344(E)

VISN2PhysicianRecruitmentTeam@va.gov

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