Podiatrist- Chief- Imaging Service

The Imaging Service Chief is responsible for leadership of Diagnostic Radiology, lnterventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Oncology Sections for STVHCS. The position includes administrative and clinical duties, and the individual is expected to maintain active clinical practice in Radiology.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until September 1, 2026 or until positions are filled. Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur. This position is also being announced under announcement number: Physician: CAZM-12957362-26-MRA VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The roles and responsibilities of the Imaging Service Chief include, but are not limited to the following: Clinically related activities of the department; Provide leadership to the interdisciplinary team for patient care and program development; Ensure written policies and procedures are developed in compliance with all applicable accrediting organizations and VHA program offices, standards and requirements, and that they are reviewed and updated as necessary; Manage service-level quality improvement activities that monitor critical aspects of care. An ongoing and continuous evaluation of the program must be conducted to ensure quality and appropriateness of care provided to patients; Administratively related activities of the department, unless otherwise provided by the hospital; Continuing surveillance of the professional performance of all individuals in the department who have delineated clinical privileges; Recommending to the medical staff the criteria for clinical privileges that are relevant to the care provided in the department; Recommending clinical privileges for each member of the department; Integration of the department or service into the primary functions of the organization; Coordination and integration of interdepartmental and intradepartmental services; Development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of care, treatment, and services; Recommendations for a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide care, treatment, and services; Determination of the qualifications and competence of department or service personnel who are not licensed independent practitioners and who provide patient care, treatment, and services; Continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care, treatment, and services; Maintenance of quality control programs, as appropriate; Orientation and continuing education of all persons in the department or service; Recommending space and other resources needed by the department or service. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc (Occasional or Irregular basis) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Pre-Employment/Post-Employment Physical Examination: May be required, depending on the needs of the organization Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.