Tufts Medicine
Vice Chair of Quality, Department of Radiology - Boston, MA
Tufts Medical Center's Department of Radiology is seeking a Vice Chair of Quality (VCQ) to join our growing department in the heart of downtown Boston. The VCQ is a clinical leader who ensures that the department consistently delivers high-quality, safe, and effective imaging services to patients. The VCQ will participate in departmental and institutional committees related to quality and safety.
The Department of Radiology at Tufts Medical Center (TMC) provides high-level academic radiology services in downtown Boston. TMC is a level-I trauma center with expanding transplant services including live donor liver transplant, renal, and cardiac transplants. Advanced cardiac imaging services are growing in collaboration with the Cardiology department. Neuroradiology with advanced imaging techniques and state-of-the-art MRI scanner is also our strength. We provide exceptional cancer patient care through multiple service lines including thoracic, breast, GI, GU, hepatobiliary, hem/onc, GYN, head and neck, and CNS. We have an outstanding Interventional Radiology team with a culture of “yes,” and provide exceptional patient-centered care. We offer comprehensive imaging services covering Chest, Abdominal, MSK, Breast, and Nuclear Medicine imaging.
For their clinical component, the VCQ will join a clinical section based on the applicant's subspecialty interest and preferred practice area in one of the diagnostic radiology sections (preferred practice area: abdominal imaging, cardiothoracic/cardiovascular imaging, musculoskeletal imaging).
We have an ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program with a complement of 22 residents. Residents gain a wide variety of experiences, particularly from trauma, stroke, transplant, and cancer imaging. We received "continued accreditation" by ACGME this year. Our department offers ESIR pathway for interested residents. Our department currently has two fellowship programs (ACGME NST programs) - MRI fellowship and Emergency and Trauma Radiology Fellowship.
Position Summary The Vice Chair of Quality (VCQ) will be responsible for developing and implementing quality improvement programs, ensuring they align with the departmental and institutional goals. The VCQ will be an expert in clinical radiology to deliver excellent patient care and provide dedicated teaching and mentoring of our radiology residents and fellows. The VCQ's role will include, but is not limited to: analyzing actionable incidental findings, ensuring appropriate follow-up and patient care; standardizing peer-learning practices and best practices within the Department; actively identifying potential risks and working to implement strategies to mitigate them; ensuring adherence to regulations and standards related to quality and safety. The VCQ will work closely with the Chair to support core missions of the Department. The VCQ will report to the Chair and work collaboratively with the Vice Chair of Operations, Section Chiefs of the Department, Executive Director, Director of Clinical Administration, Chief of Technologists, and the Radiology Residency/Fellowship leadership team.
Tufts Medical Center and Tufts Medicine With anticipated growth of academic radiology at Tufts Medical Center and system-wide radiology within the Tufts Medicine System, there will be an expansion of services and imaging volumes in the near future, allowing the VCQ to craft the Department's clinical service to be a regional, national and international leader. Our service line includes:
Abdominal Imaging
Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular Imaging
Emergency Radiology (which provides evening coverage)
Interventional Radiology
Neuroradiology
Nuclear Medicine
Mammography
Musculoskeletal Imaging
Limited Pediatric Imaging (mainly NICU)
The VCQ will be the primary point of contact for Section Chiefs and Residency/Fellowship Program Directors seeking to address quality and safety issues. The VCQ will also collaborate with executive leadership, other department chairs, and division chiefs to optimize clinical care.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Dedicated Vice Chair administrative time
Generous vacation days and CME days
Relocation assistance (amount based on the distance of the move)
Fully benefited position including malpractice insurance with tail coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, as well as affordable family medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, and an available HAS/FSA account
CME funds
Qualifications
Completed a medical degree (MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree)
American Board of Radiology Certified in Diagnostic Radiology
Must obtain and maintain a medical license in Massachusetts
Relevant training and/or experience in quality improvement, patient safety, peer-learning, M&M, and excellence in patient care
The ability to be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank, depending on experience, with a preference for candidates at the Associate or Full Professor rank.
This is a 1.0 FTE position.
Experience
Excellent track record of productivity in academic radiology to drive the mission of the Department
Experiences in leading and executing projects related to quality improvement and patient safety in an academic radiology department
Demonstrated ability to set key performance indicators to assess our departmental performance relevant to quality and safety of patient care
Received training or demonstrated ability to perform/understand relevant tools such as cause and effect diagram, driver diagram, failure modes and effects analyses, run chart & control chart, Pareto chart, PDSA worksheet, etc.
Track record of successfully mentoring trainees and faculty
Demonstrated ability to reject status quo and willingness to accept risks and uncertainties to execute change
Proven ability to work collaboratively with technologists, nurses, and admin staff
Courage to do the right thing for the department
Strong commitment to the departmental culture of ‘help each other' to provide excellent patient care
Participation in national societies and organizations with leadership roles in committees and SIGs will be a plus. Track record in locoregional, national, or international invited talks/teaching will be a plus.
Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter detailing clinical, academic, and teaching interests to:
Catrina Morgan, Senior Physician Recruiter at Catrina.Morgan@tuftsmedicine.org
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The Department of Radiology at Tufts Medical Center (TMC) provides high-level academic radiology services in downtown Boston. TMC is a level-I trauma center with expanding transplant services including live donor liver transplant, renal, and cardiac transplants. Advanced cardiac imaging services are growing in collaboration with the Cardiology department. Neuroradiology with advanced imaging techniques and state-of-the-art MRI scanner is also our strength. We provide exceptional cancer patient care through multiple service lines including thoracic, breast, GI, GU, hepatobiliary, hem/onc, GYN, head and neck, and CNS. We have an outstanding Interventional Radiology team with a culture of “yes,” and provide exceptional patient-centered care. We offer comprehensive imaging services covering Chest, Abdominal, MSK, Breast, and Nuclear Medicine imaging.
For their clinical component, the VCQ will join a clinical section based on the applicant's subspecialty interest and preferred practice area in one of the diagnostic radiology sections (preferred practice area: abdominal imaging, cardiothoracic/cardiovascular imaging, musculoskeletal imaging).
We have an ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program with a complement of 22 residents. Residents gain a wide variety of experiences, particularly from trauma, stroke, transplant, and cancer imaging. We received "continued accreditation" by ACGME this year. Our department offers ESIR pathway for interested residents. Our department currently has two fellowship programs (ACGME NST programs) - MRI fellowship and Emergency and Trauma Radiology Fellowship.
Position Summary The Vice Chair of Quality (VCQ) will be responsible for developing and implementing quality improvement programs, ensuring they align with the departmental and institutional goals. The VCQ will be an expert in clinical radiology to deliver excellent patient care and provide dedicated teaching and mentoring of our radiology residents and fellows. The VCQ's role will include, but is not limited to: analyzing actionable incidental findings, ensuring appropriate follow-up and patient care; standardizing peer-learning practices and best practices within the Department; actively identifying potential risks and working to implement strategies to mitigate them; ensuring adherence to regulations and standards related to quality and safety. The VCQ will work closely with the Chair to support core missions of the Department. The VCQ will report to the Chair and work collaboratively with the Vice Chair of Operations, Section Chiefs of the Department, Executive Director, Director of Clinical Administration, Chief of Technologists, and the Radiology Residency/Fellowship leadership team.
Tufts Medical Center and Tufts Medicine With anticipated growth of academic radiology at Tufts Medical Center and system-wide radiology within the Tufts Medicine System, there will be an expansion of services and imaging volumes in the near future, allowing the VCQ to craft the Department's clinical service to be a regional, national and international leader. Our service line includes:
Abdominal Imaging
Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular Imaging
Emergency Radiology (which provides evening coverage)
Interventional Radiology
Neuroradiology
Nuclear Medicine
Mammography
Musculoskeletal Imaging
Limited Pediatric Imaging (mainly NICU)
The VCQ will be the primary point of contact for Section Chiefs and Residency/Fellowship Program Directors seeking to address quality and safety issues. The VCQ will also collaborate with executive leadership, other department chairs, and division chiefs to optimize clinical care.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Dedicated Vice Chair administrative time
Generous vacation days and CME days
Relocation assistance (amount based on the distance of the move)
Fully benefited position including malpractice insurance with tail coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, as well as affordable family medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, and an available HAS/FSA account
CME funds
Qualifications
Completed a medical degree (MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree)
American Board of Radiology Certified in Diagnostic Radiology
Must obtain and maintain a medical license in Massachusetts
Relevant training and/or experience in quality improvement, patient safety, peer-learning, M&M, and excellence in patient care
The ability to be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank, depending on experience, with a preference for candidates at the Associate or Full Professor rank.
This is a 1.0 FTE position.
Experience
Excellent track record of productivity in academic radiology to drive the mission of the Department
Experiences in leading and executing projects related to quality improvement and patient safety in an academic radiology department
Demonstrated ability to set key performance indicators to assess our departmental performance relevant to quality and safety of patient care
Received training or demonstrated ability to perform/understand relevant tools such as cause and effect diagram, driver diagram, failure modes and effects analyses, run chart & control chart, Pareto chart, PDSA worksheet, etc.
Track record of successfully mentoring trainees and faculty
Demonstrated ability to reject status quo and willingness to accept risks and uncertainties to execute change
Proven ability to work collaboratively with technologists, nurses, and admin staff
Courage to do the right thing for the department
Strong commitment to the departmental culture of ‘help each other' to provide excellent patient care
Participation in national societies and organizations with leadership roles in committees and SIGs will be a plus. Track record in locoregional, national, or international invited talks/teaching will be a plus.
Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter detailing clinical, academic, and teaching interests to:
Catrina Morgan, Senior Physician Recruiter at Catrina.Morgan@tuftsmedicine.org
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