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109 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
The Chief of Radiology position at Memphis VA Medical Center involves leading the Diagnostic Imaging Department including clinical duties, administration, teaching, and research. The role offers a Monday-Friday day schedule, comprehensive federal benefits, academic affiliation with UTHSC, and leadership over a large tertiary care VA hospital with 236 beds.
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The Memphis VA Medical Center has an opening for a Chief of Radiology with a dual academic appointment with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). The position reports directly to the Chief of Staff and is responsible for the administration, management, and leadership of the entire Diagnostic Imaging Department. This position periodically serves as an extension of the Chief of Staff and serves as a backup in the absence. The Medical Center consists of one main campus and ten community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). It's a 1a complexity tertiary care VA healthcare system located in one of the fastest growing Veteran population regions in the United States. The facility provides comprehensive care to over 47,000 Veterans in a 52-county area of Western Tennessee, Northern Mississippi, Eastern Arkansas, and parts of Missouri and Kentucky. The medical center includes 236 inpatient beds with a 26-bed Spinal Cord Injury Unit. It is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology, as well as extensive education and research programs. Duties include but are not limited to The Chief of Radiology will encompass the breadth of clinical care, including inpatient consultation, outpatient clinic and management of the Diagnostic Imaging Service in addition to supervision of other providers, medical staff, and trainees assigned to Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Oncology. The Chief will provide services and technical counsel as necessary, promoting the development of professional staff within the service through coaching, mentoring, and teaching. In addition, the Chief will participate in top level decision and policy design that impacts patient care through collaboration with medical center administration, other Service Chiefs, and interdepartmental supervisors, as well as direct medical care programs, delegate authority and responsibilities to meet both the patient care needs and medical center goals. Highlights of this position include Work Schedule: Mon-Fri: 8AM-4:30PM CME Reimbursement: Possible $2000 per year (must be Board Certified) Malpractice Liability Protection with tail coverage Recruitment Sign-on Incentive possible for highly qualified candidates Pay Incentive: Annual Pay Increases Pay Incentive: Annual Performance Bonuses Pay Incentive: Annual Market Pay Review/Increases Academic Affiliation Requirements MD/DO BE/EC in Diagnostic Radiology Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at UTHSC Three years of leadership experience preferred Full and unrestricted license from ANY state US Citizenship Be proficient in the written and spoken use of the English language We Offer Paid Time Off: 26 paid vacation days, 13 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays, 5 paid CME attendance days Insurance: Health, Dental, & Vision Retirement: Traditional Federal Pension (5-year vesting) and Federal 401K with up to 5% agency match No Contract: No Physician Employment Contract No significant restriction on moonlighting Clinical research opportunities Area Overview The medical center is located in the metropolitan area of Memphis, TN, on the beautiful Bluff of the Mighty Mississippi River. It's the hub of the United States and is known as the birthplace of Blues, Rock & Roll, and low & slow cooked barbecue. It's also home to the infamous Grizzlies NBA Team! Savor your way through the 'cue capital of the world and explore the best of Memphis-style barbecue from hole-in-the-wall hidden gems to world-class dining experiences! You'll get it all on the Memphis barbecue trail. Many know Memphis as being home to "Memphis-Style Barbecue", but it's also the "Wing Capital" of the world with more chicken establishments (200+) than barbecue joints. Plan a visit and enjoy the nightlife on Beale Street, take a tour of Elvis Presley's Graceland, or a visit to the historic Peabody Hotel and watch the royal ducks walk along the red carpet. The options are unlimited! Apply today and become a part of the world's largest healthcare system and serve those who served the nation. To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" -- by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.