Leadership Opportunity-Radiology Chief

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 serves as an extension of the Chief of Staff and serves as a backup in the absence.

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.

Education & Experience Requirements:

MD/DO

BE/EC in Diagnostic Radiology

Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at UTHSC

Three plus 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

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Compensation:

Experience Based Salary $335,000 – $400,000

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri: 8AM-4:30PM

CME Reimbursement: Possible $1000 per year (must be Board Certified)

Malpractice Liability Protection with tail coverage

Incentive: Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment)

Recruitment Sign-on Incentive for highly qualified candidates

Compensation Range:

TBD/Negotiable

Benefits:

Paid Time Off: 26 paid vacation days, 13 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays, 5 paid CME attendance days

Pay Incentives: Regular salary increases and annual performance bonus

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Retirement: Traditional Federal Pension (5-year vesting) and Federal 401K with up to 5% agency match

No Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Clinical research opportunities and possible academic affiliation

Compensation Points:

Loan Repayment, Signing Bonus, Moving Allowance, Production Incentives, Retirement Package