Physician​/Podiatrist; Chief, Imaging Service w

Physician/Podiatrist (Chief, Imaging Service) w/Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

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The Central Texas VA Health Care System is seeking a Physician (Radiologist - Chief of Imaging Service) responsible for overall management, planning, organization, direction, and control of all programs within Imaging Service. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate.

• The Chief - Imaging Service is responsible for fiscal oversight, patient satisfaction, patient care delivery, research activities, and interface with all other services of the VA Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS).
• The Chief is engaged in facility and Imaging-level strategic, operational, and tactical planning and is aligned under the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff.
• Supervises on‑board personnel; evaluates prospective new hires; oversees compliance with all applicable regulations; addresses patient complaints; handles credentialing and peer‑review issues; and responds to inquiries and investigations from Congress, the White House, VA Central Office, and national investigative bodies.
• Participates as a member and/or leader of Imaging and CTVHCS‑wide committees responsible for peer review, accreditation, systems redesign, and quality improvement projects as assigned by the Office of the Chief of Staff.
• Carrys out administrative duties as assigned in a timely, resourceful, and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills that enable establishment and maintenance of professional relationships with supervises, peers, supervisors, and leaders at CTVHCS and higher levels.
• Provides direct patient care in specialty area approximately 25‑30% of the time (negotiable).
• Evaluates and prioritizes radiology orders; orders and evaluates appropriate laboratory studies; protocols and approves complex imaging exams; and notifies providers of critical imaging results.
• Completes all VA reports for each patient examined, including appropriate CPT codes and diagnoses.
• Functions part‑time as a Radiology‑Educator for medical and other health‑care trainees, including students, residents, and fellows as part of departmental duties.
• Fosters an environment of mutual respect, free communication, and a culture of safety where individuals can point out problems without fear of retaliation.
• Works to impart an expectation of personal sacrifice for the good of the Veterans served by the Imaging HCG.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Monday – Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

$/yr – $/yr

• Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus):
  Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment)
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and optional CME paid absence)
• Retirement:
  Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% employer contributions
• Insurance:
  Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care, and other federal programs
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
• Licensure: 1 full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory required.

Full‑time

Executive

Health Care Provider

Government Administration

Killeen, TX (Temple, TX proximity)