This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2027. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be October 23, 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every week. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until position is filled.
The Chief of Radiology serves as the executive medical leader of the Diagnostic Imaging Service at VA Augusta Health Care System, providing clinical, administrative, educational, and research oversight for all radiology and imaging operations across both the Downtown and Uptown campuses and supporting Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) at Athens, Statesboro, and Aiken.
The incumbent is responsible for the delivery of highquality, timely, and safe imaging services to Veterans in accordance with VHA policy, ACR (American College of Radiology) standards, The Joint Commission requirements, and federal law. The Chief reports directly to the Chief of Sta?? and serves as a member of the Medical Executive Committee (MEC). VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to highly qualified candidates Relocation Incentive: Authorized Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off 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 (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Clinical Duties: Provides direct patient care through interpretation of diagnostic imaging studies (radiography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine, and interventional procedures) commensurate with credentialed privileges and subspecialty training.
Maintains active clinical practice with productivity consistent with VHA Directive 1065 (Productivity and Staffing Guidance for Specialty Provider Group Practice) and RVU expectations for Radiology as defined by VHA Support Service Center (VSSC). Provides on-call and after-hours coverage as required by the service coverage plan; coordinates with the National Teleradiology Program (NTP) for supplemental coverage and contingency operations.
Interprets, communicates, and documents critical and non-routine findings in accordance with ACR practice parameters, VHA policy, and VA Augusta local policy on critical results reporting. Ensures compliance with radiation safety standards, MRI safety zones, contrast administration protocols, and moderate/deep sedation policies where applicable.
Administrative & Managerial Duties: Serves as the accountable executive for the Diagnostic Imaging Service, including budget formulation and execution, staffing, position management, equipment lifecycle planning, and space utilization across both campuses.
Provides day-to-day supervisory oversight of staff radiologists, radiology residents, fellows, and (in coordination with the Chief Radiologic Technologist and Administrative Officer) all imaging technologists, nursing staff, schedulers, and support personnel assigned to the service.
Establishes, monitors, and enforces the Radiology Service coverage schedule to ensure continuity of clinical operations, including subspecialty coverage, weekend and holiday coverage, and after-hours reads. Coordinates equitable workload distribution across staff radiologists using RVU tracking, PACS workload data, and subspecialty assignment methodology; addresses productivity and workload equity concerns proactively.
Serves as the liaison between the Chief of Staff, the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for specialty services, the ADPCS for imaging nursing coordination, and other clinical service chiefs on all matters affecting imaging operations. Manages contracts and service agreements affecting the Imaging Service, includingteleradiology services and interpretation agreements per VHA Directive 1916 (Teleradiology) and VHA Handbook 1100.19 (Credentialing and Privileging).
Coordinates capital equipment planning with Biomedical Engineering and Facilities Management for CT, MRI, ultrasound, and interventional imaging platforms. Educational & Research Duties: Serves as accountable executive for the Radiology graduate medical education (GME) program in collaboration with Academic Affiliations, the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, and the ACGME-accredited residency program director.
Supports research and quality improvement projects within the service in coordination with the ACOS for Research & Development. Provides mentorship and career development for staff radiologists, fellows, and residents. Work Schedule: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
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This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $225000 – $400000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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