The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
The incumbent, a radiologist, is responsible for providing leadership in radiologic practice to the Imaging department (75%) and administrative leadership (25%) over the laboratory and pathology department. The incumbent oversees the organization and delivery of these services within this Medical Center and is accountable for ensuring quality and cost-effective care. Diagnostics ICC is aligned under the Deputy Chief of Staff / Chief of Staff (COS).
DUTIES:
- Reviews/performs/provides duties and responsibilities of a radiologist.
- Demonstrates leadership in interpreting and supporting the VISN mission, vision, and values, while operating in accordance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) policies, facility and VISN policies, and standards of federal professional and accrediting agencies external to VHA.
- Adheres to the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations as set forth by the medical staff.
- Provides direction and support to the Imaging staff regarding equipment technology, policies and procedures employed by the Medical Center, ensures that all requirements of NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) and Joint Commission are
met. - Reviews quality control and quality improvement procedures performed by VA personnel in Imaging Service and makes recommendations for improvements, corrective actions, etc.
- Participates/reviews and documents performance of Radiologist, including, peer review programs, and accreditation requirements.
- Serves as an active member of various Medical Center committees to include
Diagnostics ICC, Radiation Safety, MRI safety, MSEC, and Medical Staff. - Utilizes Powerscribe and ensures timely and consistent imaging reporting and record keeping. Provide accurate, concise, timely documentation of care in the electronic medical record (Computerized Patient Record System -CPRS) on each patient care
occurrence. Interpretation and dictation of reports must be completed utilizing PowerScribe voice recognition system for dictation and in the required VAMC format. Verification of reports must be completed within 48 hours. - Maintains a peer review, OPPE, and critical results process for all radiologists.
- Demonstrates knowledge and maintains standards in the use and reprocessing of reusable medical equipment (RME).
- Is responsible for the financial management of the Imaging Service.
- Collaborates with Laboratory Manager for financial management of the Laboratory Service.
- Collaborates with the Imaging Supervisor, Laboratory Manager, and Deputy COS / COS to develop and execute a strategic plan and annual budget for the Imaging and Laboratory Services.
- Responsible for action in matters such as promotions, selections, on the job training, awards, EEO complaints, labor relations, disciplinary actions, training, and career development.
- Responsible for the development of mechanisms to assure staff competency and continuing education compliance.
- Establishes employee performance plans that align with Agency and Departmental goals and objectives and is responsible for evaluating and communicating employee performance.
- Develops a team that is technically competent and understands the interrelationship of the Imaging and Laboratory Service Lines with other facility departments to achieve the mission of the Medical Center and VISN 23.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0800-1630. This can be a remote position.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
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)
Licensure: Only 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement
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 15)
