Physician (Chief of Imaging)

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The responsibilities include hands on clinical work, oversight, and administration of all aspects of the service, including an extensive research program and guidance and training for residents and other trainees. Additionally, the incumbent is directly accountable to the Medical Center Executive Leadership Team for day-to-day administrative activities of the service, and accountable to the Chief of Staff were clinical program activities and overall compliance to VA, VHA and VISN wide policies and procedures related to this service. This includes, but is not limited to the following along with other duties as assigned: Quality Improvement: Develops a high reliability organization through direction of the continuous measurement and improvement of the quality of care provided by the service. Improves patient outcomes through the implementation of strategies such as clinical practice guidelines and critical pathways, health risk assessments, provider profiling, use of electronic media record and clinical reminders and case management. Research and Education: 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. Budget and Fiscal Management: Responsible for the financial management of the service, including budget oversight, planning and management. Develops and the annual strategic and budget plan for the service consistent with guidance and goals from the Director's Office and/or Fiscal Service, and overseas its execution and monitoring for complications. Team Building: Develops an interdisciplinary team of innovative, highly motivated individuals who are continuously striving for excellence in patient care and customer service. Develops collaborative relationships with other clinical service chiefs in order to assure full support and coordination between services. Builds partnerships with the community to enhance Medical Center goals. Supervisory Controls: The incumbent is directly accountable to the Chief of Staff, Iowa City VAMC. The incumbent works independently; supervision is mainly advisory in nature. The incumbent provides first line supervision to several surgical section chiefs and managers. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment/Relocation Incentive my be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (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 appointment. 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. Learn more EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAVISN23EDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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 day 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) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Alternative work hours, if desired, should be agreed upon at the time of hire.