The Phoenix VA Radiology Service is seeking a Section Chief of Imaging Informatics. The Radiology Service at the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona provides Radiology subspecialty services, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services to Veterans across central Arizona. The Chief of Imaging Informatics will oversee the enterprise wide PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) operation and the staff who are dedicated to this operation, including the management of digital image sharing between PVAHCS and Community Care partners. The Radiology Service is one of the largest clinical departments at PVAHCS with over 130 employees in 9 specialty divisions, including: Staff Radiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology Services, CT Services, Nuclear Medicine Services, Ultrasound Services, Breast Imaging Services, Diagnostic Radiology, MRI Services, and Clerical Services. Each of these divisions has its own special procedures and systems for patient flow and scheduling, quality monitoring and maintenance, and compliance with standards and regulations. Currently, we have 24 radiologists in the Phoenix Radiology department, providing subspecialty and general radiology coverage. Neuroradiology or MSK radiology would be the preferred subspecialty for this position.
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Compensation and Benefits:
Pay: Competitive salary (up to $400,000 annually) + annual performance bonus + regular salary increases.
Sign-on Bonus: Up to 25% of your annual salary.
Paid-Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid-time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays per year and possible 5 days paid absence for CME).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401k with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
CME: 5 days of paid absences for CME and possible $2,500 per year reimbursement. *
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): a student loan payment reimbursement program up to $200,000. **
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting.
* Must be board-certified to receive the 5 days off for CME.
** Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former participants are ineligible to apply for the EDRP incentive. Contact for questions or assistance.
Employment Requirements:
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory. Must maintain a current, full, active, and unrestricted license.
U.S. Citizenship required: non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
If you're interested in this opportunity, please e-mail your CV to Timothy A. Bernau at or call !
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