Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic) - Service Chief

About the role

The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System is seeking a dynamic - board-certified Radiologist to serve as Chief of Radiology. In this pivotal role - you will lead a highly skilled clinical team - drive departmental growth - and elevate patient care standards for our Veterans across an advanced - academic teaching facility. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader dedicated to advancing quality care and shaping the future of a premier VA academic program.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine, obtained from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program in Radiology leading to eligibility for board certification. Approved residencies are:
  • Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education – the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) – in the list published for the year the residency (or fellowship if applicable) was completed.
  • One year of post medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post‑training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States.
  • Non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as “Physician Resident Providers” (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis; they are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged, but have a scope of practice that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. In rare and unusual circumstances, the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer, who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrant such action.
• Board Certified in Radiology.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred Experience: Experience as a Clinical Service Director or Clinical Service Chief leading a variety of radiology health care professionals and allied staff including but not limited to physicians, technologists, nurses, and administrative staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the diagnostic imaging department staff.
• Oversee daily clinical operations and patient workflows.
• Set high standards for image reading and safety.
• Work with health system leaders on strategic goals.
• Mentor junior staff, fellows, and resident doctors.
• Provide academic oversight for training programs and medical students.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) authorized – student loan payment reimbursement program; contact VISN8CCOE@va.gov for questions.
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign‑on Bonus) authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance) authorized.
• Appraised Value Offer (AVO) not authorized.
• Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days 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‑year 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 $1,00