Radiologist Section Chief of Imaging Informatics

The Phoenix VA Health Care System is seeking a Radiologist Section Chief of Imaging Informatics in Phoenix, Arizona. This leadership role oversees the enterprise-wide PACS operation, digital image sharing, and dedicated staff within a large clinical department. The position offers a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, student loan repayment, robust time off, and outstanding VA benefits.

Practice Info

• Provides Radiology subspecialty services, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services to Veterans across central Arizona
• Radiology Service is one of the largest clinical departments at PVAHCS with over 130 employees in 9 specialty divisions
• Divisions include Staff Radiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology Services, CT Services, Nuclear Medicine Services, Ultrasound Services, Breast Imaging Services, Diagnostic Radiology, MRI Services, and Clerical Services
• Department includes 24 radiologists providing subspecialty and general radiology coverage
• Neuroradiology or MSK radiology is the preferred subspecialty for this position

Shift & Schedule

• Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the enterprise-wide PACS operation and the staff dedicated to this operation
• Manage digital image sharing between PVAHCS and Community Care partners

Compensation

• Competitive salary (up to $400,000 annually) + annual performance bonus + regular salary increases
• Sign-on bonus: up to 25% of your annual salary

Benefits

• 50–55 days of annual paid-time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays per year and possible 5 days paid absence for CME)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
• 5 days of paid absences for CME and possible $2,500 per year reimbursement
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): a student loan payment reimbursement program up to $200,000
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Qualifications

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
• 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory, and must maintain a current, full, active, and unrestricted license
• U.S. Citizenship required (non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy)
• Neuroradiology or MSK radiology would be the preferred subspecialty for this position
• Must be board-certified to receive the 5 days off for CME
• No visa sponsorship available