Physician - Radiology Service Chief

The Fredericksburg Health Care Center (HCC) Chief of Radiology Service provides administrative, programmatic, and clinical leadership for the Fredericksburg HCC Radiology Service to ensure achievement of the clinical, research, and education goals. The incumbent reports to the Fredericksburg HCC Director of Clinical Services and serves as a key clinical resource for the Fredericksburg HCC Director of Clinical Services and the HCC Assistant Director/HCC Administrator.

The incumbent is a board-certified physician with advanced clinical experience as well as demonstrated administrative and leadership skills. The responsibilities include hands on clinical work, oversight, and administration of all aspects of the service, and may include guidance and training for medical residents, students, and/or other trainees. Major duties include:

• Plans the provision of services with a patient-centered vision to enhance patient education and shared decision making;
• Establishes a customer-oriented culture and promotes hiring of persons who fit that culture;
• Empowers staff to resolve problems and complaints independently at the lowest level;
• Shares resources in order to service customers effectively and efficiently;
• Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures;
• Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.
• Directs the continuous measurement and improvement of the quality of care provided by the service;
• Plans, coordinates, and ensures high quality care through utilization of multiple quality measurement tools;
• Improves patient outcomes through the implementation of strategies such as clinical practice guidelines and critical pathways, health risk assessments, provider profiling, use of electronic medical record and clinical reminders, and case management;
• Encourages and supports research and education missions;
• Facilitates translation of research findings into improved patient outcomes;
• Encourages continuing education for all personnel in the service and ensures compliance with performance standards;
• Creates a climate where continuous learning and self development are valued.
• Responsible for the financial management of the service, including budget planning and management;
• Develops the annual strategic and budget plan for the service consistent with guidance and goals from the Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS) Executive Director's Office and/or Fiscal Service;
• Collaborates with other service chiefs in the development and execution of the overall Fredericksburg HCC in alignment with CVHCS strategic and business plan;
• Plans initiatives and develops programs in collaboration with other services in order to ensure coordination of service, reduction of redundancies, and enhancement of cost effectiveness;
• Encourages demonstration projects, pilots and other experimental approaches, which may lead to the development of alternative revenue streams and other gains in the organizational outcomes;
• Develops an interdisciplinary team of innovative, highly motivated individuals who are continuously striving for excellence in patient care and customer service;
• Builds partnerships with the community to enhance Fredericksburg HCC in alignment with CVHCs goals;
• Responsible for assuring appropriate action in such matters as promotions, selections, rewards and recognition, training, and problem resolution as these actions relate to the service;
• Effectively communicates with service employees, patients and their families, employees from other services, stakeholders, executive leadership, and VISN and VACO staff when required; and
• Exhibits clear, honest, and open communications in meetings and other interactions.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. .

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May Be Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off 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 years 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 $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Starting at $121,020 Per Year (VM 00)