Physician - Radiology Diagnostic Chief

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

This position will cover Cheyenne, Wyoming and Northern Colorado.

The Chief of Radiology will foster an environment of mutual respect and free communication and promote a culture of safety in which individuals will feel free to point out problems and deficiencies without fear of retaliation. The Chief will work to impart an expectation of individual sacrifice for the good of the Veterans served by the Radiology Department and of the Radiology Service itself.

The Chief will bear responsibility for the recruitment, hiring and training of new staff and monitoring the initial and ongoing credentialing of staff physicians.

The Chief of Radiology will supervise onboard personnel, evaluate prospective new hires, oversee compliance with all applicable regulations, addressing patient complaints, credentialing and peer-review issues, and inquiries and investigations from Congress, the White House, VA Central Office, and national investigative bodies. The individual will participate as a member and/or leader of Radiology Service and Cheyenne VA-wide committees responsible for peer review, accreditation, and systems redesign and quality improvement projects, as assigned by the Chief of Staff.

The incumbent will carry out administrative duties as assigned in a timely, resourceful, and efficient manner. He or she will demonstrate interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills that enable him/her to establish and maintain professional relationships with other professionals, whether they are supervises, peers, or supervisors and leaders both at the Cheyenne VA and at higher levels.

The Chief of Radiology will also be expected to provide direct patient care in his/her specialty area approximately 50% of the time.