Chief of Radiology

Join the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Radiology Leader and Clinician, offering an exceptional work-life balance with 70% to 80% remote flexibility. In this role, you will provide administrative direction for the Imaging HCG, deliver direct patient care across multiple imaging modalities, and support academic training for medical residents and fellows. The VA offers a competitive salary of $390,000 to $400,000, robust federal retirement and insurance benefits, and a rewarding environment centered on veteran care.

Practice Info

• 70% - 80% remote work environment
• Multiple modalities including MRI, CT, US, and general radiology
• Practice setting within the Department of Veterans Affairs and VALBHS Imaging HCG

Shift & Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in specialty area approximately 20-30% of the time, such as advising on imaging modality selection and participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of departmental clinical documentation, reporting standards, CPT codes, and diagnoses
• Provide overall administrative direction for the Imaging HCG in a resourceful and efficient manner
• Supervise department personnel, evaluate prospective new hires, and oversee compliance with regulations and VA policies
• Address patient concerns, credentialing, peer review matters, and inquiries from leadership and national investigative bodies
• Participate as a member or leader of Imaging and VALBHS-wide committees for peer review, accreditation, and quality improvement
• Foster a culture of safety, mutual respect, and open communication while championing veteran-centered care
• Function as a Radiology Educator for medical and other health care trainees, including students, residents, and fellows

Compensation

• Competitive salary of $390,000 - $400,000
• Annual performance bonus
• Regular salary increases

Benefits

• 50-55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and a possible 5-day paid absence for CME
• Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting
• Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by the VA
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs that can be carried into retirement
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time staff with board certification
• Free liability protection for malpractice

Qualifications

• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Board certification (required for CME reimbursement eligibility)