Physician - Section Chief Nuclear Medicine

2 weeks ago

East Orange, New Jersey, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time
Job Summary

The Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration is seeking a highly skilled Physician, Section Chief, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging to join our team at the East Orange, NJ campus. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the Nuclear Radiology Section in the Imaging Service, performing radiopharmaceutical therapies, and interpreting a wide range of nuclear medicine and general diagnostic radiology studies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide imaging procedures in the Nuclear Medicine Section of the Imaging Service at the VA New Jersey Health Care System.
  • Administer radioisotopes to clinical patients or research subjects.
  • Supervise the nuclear imaging laboratory, establishing and reviewing imaging procedural protocols.
  • Perform routine and emergent reading, interpretation, and documentation of nuclear medicine and radiology reports.
  • Ensure high-quality imaging and collaborative clinical care, adhering to standards of accrediting bodies such as the American College of Radiology, Joint Commission, and the Inspector General's Combined Assessment Program.
  • Advise collaborating physicians on clinical indications, limitations, assessments, or risks of diagnostic and therapeutic applications of radioactive materials.
  • Establish, implement, and enforce radiation protection standards for patients and staff.
  • Support the continuing education of technical staff and steward performance improvement of the care and services provided by Nuclear Medicine Radiology Services.
  • Monitor and ensure the appropriate and safe handling of radioactive and hazardous materials and/or medical waste.
  • Keep up to date on various regulations from applicable agencies and verify that medical activities and operations meet those standards for proper execution.
  • Direct nuclear medicine technologists or technicians regarding dosages, techniques, positions, policies, protocols, and projections.
  • Prescribe radionuclides and dosages to be administered to individual patients.
  • Monitor and maintain quality control of radionuclide preparation, administration, or disposition, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
Requirements
  • United States Citizenship.
  • Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from an institution accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
  • Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
  • Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Preferred Experience
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified Nuclear Medicine.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary.
  • Annual performance bonus.
  • Regular salary increases.
  • 50-55 days of paid time off per year.
  • Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting).
  • Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
  • Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
  • No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

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