Chief of Radiology at Department of Veteran Affairs

Hudson Valley Health Care System Veterans Affairs (HVHCS) is currently recruiting for a Chief of Radiology.  The Chief of Radiology.  You will be responsible for administrative, clinical, educational, and research activities.

We are located 1 hour North of NYC.  Our campuses over look the majestic Hudson River. 

We offer:

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved
• Pay: Competitive salary
• Paid Time Off
• Relocation Assistance - Approved for highly qualified applicants.
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Salary: $300,000-$350,000

Education 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 are performed 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 staff
• Provide 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 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 experience
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Embraces and initiates new treatment programs and technology
• Effective management and operations experience
• Certifications in Radiology Safety Officer and Authorized User preferred, not required
• Has a vision for the future
• Advocates for clinical research
• Interested in the pursuit of excellence
• Experience in physician recruitment and retention
• Must 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 collaborate 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.

Requirements:

• 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.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• 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).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm