Chief of Radiology

Aurora, ColoradoPosted 3mo agoattending physician
$400,000Pay listed on source · unverified
RadiologyFull-timeMonday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Overview

Location
Aurora, Colorado
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Source-listed pay
$400,000

Not yet verified against the original posting

Practice
VA academic hospital · Medical Center

Role summary

This is a full-time Chief of Radiology position in Aurora, Colorado at a VA academic hospital with leadership responsibilities and clinical duties. The role offers a salary up to $400,000, significant signing and loan repayment bonuses, Monday through Friday daytime schedule, extensive paid time off, and requires a board-certified radiologist with experience in one of the specified subspecialties.

What the posting highlights

  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Source-listed pay$400k
Physician-reported total comp$525k–$620k · $590k median
$374kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$646k

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Compensation

Employer-listed pay
$400,000
Pay context
Source-listed pay · not yet verified
Evidence
ve teaching. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Compensation and Benefits: Pay: up to $400,000 annually. Recruitment Bonus: Up to 25% of your annual salary. Permanent Change of Station (Relocat
Observed
1 mo ago
Signing bonus
$100,000
Loan repayment
$200,000
PTO
7 weeks
Next steps

Employer

Department of Veterans Affairs

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
VA academic hospital
Facility type
Medical Center
EHR
Not stated in posting
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Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Colorado
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
VA academic hospital

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $400,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • Is the $100,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?
  • How is the $200,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?

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Work Design

Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Admin burden
Lead and direct radiology operations including fiscal, budgeting, and compliance responsibilities
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
no

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
Pay not verified
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
2 days ago
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

Lead our Radiology team in Aurora, Colorado! The Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center, Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Aurora, Colorado is seeking a full-time Board-Certified Radiologist to be our Chief of Radiology. Contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. Must be an excellent leader, communicator, and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a large, well-established medical center. Supervise a variety of radiology health care professionals and allied staff including, but not limited to, physicians, technologists, nurses, and administrative staff. Contribute to the planning, developing, and directing the general radiology, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, Mammography, Interventional radiology, and nuclear medicine operations of the Imaging Service (Fiscal, budgeting, operational, compliance, etc.). Serve in the clinical role of a diagnostic radiologist, interpreting the different types of radiology studies performed by the Radiology Service (MRI, CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, general radiology, and fluoroscopy. May provide services in other clinical areas as trained/privileged such as breast imaging or interventional radiology). Support academic affiliations in technologists, radiologic assistants, medical students, residents, and other teaching programs that involve the Imaging Service. Provide clinical experience, cognitive development, and other aspects of effective teaching. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Compensation and Benefits Pay: up to $400,000 annually. Recruitment Bonus: Up to 25% of your annual salary. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Eligible to highly qualified candidates. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Paid-Time Off: 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-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). CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement. Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting. Preferred Experience Three years of imaging leadership experience. Specialization in either Neuroradiology, Nuclear Medicine, MSK, or Mammography. Three years' experience in the specialized imaging area of expertise. Employment Requirements Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory. 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. Why should you choose Aurora? Living in Aurora, Colorado provides a range of benefits, especially for those working at the VA or seeking a high quality of life. As part of the Denver metro area, Aurora offers convenient access to city amenities with generally more affordable housing and less congestion. The city boasts a diverse and welcoming community, excellent outdoor recreational opportunities, top-tier healthcare facilities like the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center and Anschutz Medical Campus, and good schools. With strong job prospects, ample transportation options, and family-friendly activities year-round, Aurora is an ideal place to enjoy a balanced, active, and affordable lifestyle. If you're interested in this opportunity, please e-mail your CV to Timothy A. Bernau at timothy.bernau@va.gov or call 623-920-1304!