Physician - Radiology Service Chief

Duties

The Fredericksburg Health Care Center (HCC) Chief of Radiology Service provides administrative, programmatic, and clinical leadership for the Fredericksburg HCC Radiology Service to ensure achievement of the clinical, research, and education goals. The incumbent reports to the Fredericksburg HCC Director of Clinical Services and serves as a key clinical resource for the Fredericksburg HCC Director of Clinical Services and the HCC Assistant Director/HCC Administrator.

The incumbent is a board-certified physician with advanced clinical experience as well as demonstrated administrative and leadership skills. The responsibilities include hands on clinical work, oversight, and administration of all aspects of the service, and may include guidance and training for medical residents, students, and/or other trainees.

Major duties include:

• Plans the provision of services with a patient-centered vision to enhance patient education and shared decision making;
• Establishes a customer-oriented culture and promotes hiring of persons who fit that culture;
• Empowers staff to resolve problems and complaints independently at the lowest level;
• Shares resources in order to service customers effectively and efficiently;
• Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures;
• Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.
• Directs the continuous measurement and improvement of the quality of care provided by the service;
• Plans, coordinates, and ensures high quality care through utilization of multiple quality measurement tools;
• Improves patient outcomes through the implementation of strategies such as clinical practice guidelines and critical pathways, health risk assessments, provider profiling, use of electronic medical record and clinical reminders, and case management;
• Encourages and supports research and education missions;
• Facilitates translation of research findings into improved patient outcomes;
• Encourages continuing education for all personnel in the service and ensures compliance with performance standards;
• Creates a climate where continuous learning and self development are valued.
• Responsible for the financial management of the service, including budget planning and management;
• Develops the annual strategic and budget plan for the service consistent with guidance and goals from the Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS) Executive Director's Office and/or Fiscal Service;
• Collaborates with other service chiefs in the development and execution of the overall Fredericksburg HCC in alignment with CVHCS strategic and business plan;
• Plans initiatives and develops programs in collaboration with other services in order to ensure coordination of service, reduction of redundancies, and enhancement of cost effectiveness;
• Encourages demonstration projects, pilots and other experimental approaches, which may lead to the development of alternative revenue streams and other gains in the organizational outcomes;
• Develops an interdisciplinary team of innovative, highly motivated individuals who are continuously striving for excellence in patient care and customer service;
• Builds partnerships with the community to enhance Fredericksburg HCC in alignment with CVHCs goals;
• Responsible for assuring appropriate action in such matters as promotions, selections, rewards and recognition, training, and problem resolution as these actions relate to the service;
• Effectively communicates with service employees, patients and their families, employees from other services, stakeholders, executive leadership, and VISN and VACO staff when required; and
• Exhibits clear, honest, and open communications in meetings and other interactions.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• 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.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

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  Agency contact information

  Cindy Wilder

  Email

  cindy.wilder@va.gov

  Address

  Central Virginia VA Health Care System
  1201 Broad Rock Boulevard
  Richmond, VA 23249
  US

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  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

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  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

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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.