U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Chief Physician- Nuclear Medicine- Diagnostic Imaging
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Overview
The physician provides direct clinical and administrative oversight for nuclear medicine radiology and other clinical staff as assigned. Works with the Chief—Radiology Service and other staff to resolve operational issues and participates in a forum that communicates and resolves issues related to the Radiology Service, Medical Center ancillary and support operations, and VISN-wide mandates.
Base Pay Range $370,000.00/yr – $400,000.00/yr
Basic Requirements
United States citizenship is required; non‑citizens may be appointed only when no qualified citizens can be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent (DO) from a program approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs in the year the course of study was completed.
Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a state, territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
Completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program that qualifies for board certification.
Approved residencies: ACGME‑accredited (or AOA‑accredited) programs; or non‑U.S. residencies followed by at least five years of verified U.S. practice that expose the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
Physicians currently enrolled in an ACGME/AOA accredited residency may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) on an intermittent or fee‑basis; PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and are not considered independent practitioners.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Preferred: Board Certified or eligible in Diagnostic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology, or Board Certified in Nuclear Medicine by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine (or American Board of Radiology – Nuclear Medicine), and Authorized user status with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Physical requirements: 45 lbs heavy lifting and carrying; 45 lbs heavy carrying; straight pulling up to 4 hours; pushing 1‑2 hours; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing up to 8 hours; repeated bending up to 4 hours; rapid mental and muscular coordination; near vision correctable 13”–16”; hearing (aid permitted).
Duties
Provide direct clinical and administrative oversight for the nuclear medicine section, performing both diagnostic and theragnostic procedures.
Work directly with the Chief of Radiology Service to ensure adequate staffing, scheduling, and provision of diagnostic and theragnostic nuclear medicine procedures.
Participate in training and support of nuclear medicine physicians and technical staff.
Plan for the provision of care—including personnel, diagnostic equipment, and supplies—to ensure availability of required procedures.
Deliver timely patient care with acceptable turnaround times.
Ensure equitable nuclear medicine physician duty assignments.
Provide professional oversight to nuclear medicine technologists.
Maintain an acceptable level of personal clinical productivity.
Develop and monitor activities that improve patient safety, performance, and quality.
Maintain a safe radiation environment.
Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality of medical information.
Ensure accurate CPT coding and compliance with all internal and external quality standards (including federal statutes, VA policies/directives, The Joint Commission, FDA, OSHA, National Health Physics Program, and the NRC).
Represent the Nuclear Medicine Section in accreditation, inspection, or investigational surveys.
Provide technical expertise for nuclear medicine equipment and contracts.
Participate in business planning—supply/equipment acquisition, manpower and budget management for Nuclear Medicine.
Represent Nuclear Medicine on hospital committees as appropriate.
When not on administrative duty, engage in clinical imaging practice, including all standard nuclear medicine imaging exams and procedures and diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, US, and other diagnostic procedures).
Participate as a representative for Radiology Service at multidisciplinary conferences and modality‑specific protocol discussions.
Administrative duties may be assigned by the Radiology Service Chief; clinical schedule typically 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM, Monday‑Friday (compressed work schedule possible).
Benefits and Compensation
Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
Sign‑on bonus (authorized pay).
Paid time off: 50‑55 days per year (including 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and 5 days for CME).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% employer contribution.
Federal insurance: health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal programs transferable into retirement).
Licensure support: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
CME reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per year.
Medical malpractice protection with tail coverage.
No employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Employment Information
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Government Administration
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Base Pay Range $370,000.00/yr – $400,000.00/yr
Basic Requirements
United States citizenship is required; non‑citizens may be appointed only when no qualified citizens can be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent (DO) from a program approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs in the year the course of study was completed.
Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a state, territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
Completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program that qualifies for board certification.
Approved residencies: ACGME‑accredited (or AOA‑accredited) programs; or non‑U.S. residencies followed by at least five years of verified U.S. practice that expose the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
Physicians currently enrolled in an ACGME/AOA accredited residency may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) on an intermittent or fee‑basis; PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and are not considered independent practitioners.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Preferred: Board Certified or eligible in Diagnostic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology, or Board Certified in Nuclear Medicine by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine (or American Board of Radiology – Nuclear Medicine), and Authorized user status with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Physical requirements: 45 lbs heavy lifting and carrying; 45 lbs heavy carrying; straight pulling up to 4 hours; pushing 1‑2 hours; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing up to 8 hours; repeated bending up to 4 hours; rapid mental and muscular coordination; near vision correctable 13”–16”; hearing (aid permitted).
Duties
Provide direct clinical and administrative oversight for the nuclear medicine section, performing both diagnostic and theragnostic procedures.
Work directly with the Chief of Radiology Service to ensure adequate staffing, scheduling, and provision of diagnostic and theragnostic nuclear medicine procedures.
Participate in training and support of nuclear medicine physicians and technical staff.
Plan for the provision of care—including personnel, diagnostic equipment, and supplies—to ensure availability of required procedures.
Deliver timely patient care with acceptable turnaround times.
Ensure equitable nuclear medicine physician duty assignments.
Provide professional oversight to nuclear medicine technologists.
Maintain an acceptable level of personal clinical productivity.
Develop and monitor activities that improve patient safety, performance, and quality.
Maintain a safe radiation environment.
Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality of medical information.
Ensure accurate CPT coding and compliance with all internal and external quality standards (including federal statutes, VA policies/directives, The Joint Commission, FDA, OSHA, National Health Physics Program, and the NRC).
Represent the Nuclear Medicine Section in accreditation, inspection, or investigational surveys.
Provide technical expertise for nuclear medicine equipment and contracts.
Participate in business planning—supply/equipment acquisition, manpower and budget management for Nuclear Medicine.
Represent Nuclear Medicine on hospital committees as appropriate.
When not on administrative duty, engage in clinical imaging practice, including all standard nuclear medicine imaging exams and procedures and diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, US, and other diagnostic procedures).
Participate as a representative for Radiology Service at multidisciplinary conferences and modality‑specific protocol discussions.
Administrative duties may be assigned by the Radiology Service Chief; clinical schedule typically 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM, Monday‑Friday (compressed work schedule possible).
Benefits and Compensation
Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
Sign‑on bonus (authorized pay).
Paid time off: 50‑55 days per year (including 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and 5 days for CME).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% employer contribution.
Federal insurance: health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal programs transferable into retirement).
Licensure support: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
CME reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per year.
Medical malpractice protection with tail coverage.
No employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Employment Information
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Government Administration
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