Physician- Chief of Diagnostic Imaging Services
MGVAMC seeks Radiologist leader to serve as Chief on-site for our inpatient and outpatient facility overseeing quality and operations of our Level 2 hospital with robust outpatient capabilities. MGVAMC aims to honor veterans by providing exceptional, patient-centered care, focusing on improving health and well-being through integrated services, research, and community partnership, guided by VA's "I CARE" core values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
Duties include but are not limited to: Primary leadership of Radiology Department on-site at MGVAMC in Spokane Strategic planning for service Budget oversight of service Staffing resource analyses Oversee NTP service contract with MG Oversee fee basis radiologists Serve as MR Safety Officer and Chair of Radiation Safety Committee Read radiology studies and performing interventional procedures on site Ensure operational metrics including productivity and utilization are met for staff radiologists Manage Patient Safety concerns with facility Patient Safety Collaborate with DI Tech Manager and AO to track and manage improvement initiatives Collaborate with other service lines for optimized patient access Serve on leadership and organizational committees as needed. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment / Relocation Incentive: May be 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 Work Schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.