USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Podiatrist, Chief, Imaging Service
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $350K/yr
5+ years expThe South Texas VA Health Care System is seeking a Chief for their Imaging Service, responsible for leadership of Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Oncology Sections. The role involves both administrative and clinical duties, with an expectation to maintain active clinical practice in Radiology.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Applicants must possess a doctor of podiatric medicine degree
Completed, or currently completing, residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice Podiatry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia
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
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
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)
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
Preferred
Board Certified in General Radiology or Specialty
At least 5 years of practice out of residency/fellowship and and proficient in multi-modality and multi-organ system radiology, more preferred
At least 2 years of direct supervisory experience (non-GME/UME)
At least 2 years of undergraduate and or graduate supervisory experience
Excellent references, with at least two from current/past supervisor
Be available in San Antonio by Spring 2026
Benefits
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