Physician - Radiologist (Chief of Imaging Service) Job Listing at Department of Veterans Affairs in Aurora, CO (Job ID 3313558-2024-04-03)

Description

The new, state of the art campus is in Aurora, CO, just east of Denver, and adjacent to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center, our academic affiliate. The city's central location makes it ideal for accessing the surrounding mountain ranges for outdoor activities or enjoying the rich art and cultural diversity of the area. Denver Metro offers a perfect mix of social activity, modern businesses, and family life making it an ideal location to start a career, raise a family, or ease into retirement.

ECHCS offers a teaching hospital with state-of-the-art technology, education, and research, making it an ideal career choice for many clinical and administrative professionals. The facility has numerous specialized programs in addition to the comprehensive health care provided to our Veterans.

Duties

The Chief of Imaging Service, a radiologist, is responsible for providing leadership in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, oversight in all diagnostic imaging functions within the VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System (ECHCS), and ensuring quality and cost-effective care. In this role, the incumbent is accountable for managing all Imaging programs and services performed within the ECHCS, both inhouse and through community partners.

The Chief of Imaging Service ensures the timely delivery of quality assessment, diagnosis, and management of inpatient, residential, and outpatient care in accordance with VHA and Health Care System standards. Approximately 40% of the incumbent's duties are administrative, while 60% are clinical.

The ECHCS Imaging Service consists of approximately 96 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) staff, including Physicians, Registered Nurses, Technologists, and Administrative Support staff. Programs under the direct authority of the Chief of Imaging Service include Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Safety, and Radiology.

Compensation Information:
$350000.0 / Annually - $350000.0 / Annually
Details:
Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)