🩻 Chief of Diagnostic Imaging - South Texas Veterans Health Care System

**About the Role**

Are you a Board-Certified Radiologist seeking an impactful leadership opportunity? Join the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) as Chief of Diagnostic Imaging and lead a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to America's veterans.

This is your chance to:
✅ Oversee a state-of-the-art imaging department
✅ Lead a team of 141 staff members, including 19 radiologists
✅ Shape the future of diagnostic imaging within the VA system

**Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the Diagnostic Imaging Department
• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures
• Supervise radiologists, technologists, assistants, and administrative staff
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards
• Oversee imaging services: X-ray, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology
• Manage departmental budget and resources
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate imaging services
• Implement quality control programs for reliable imaging results
• Mentor and support staff development and continuing education

**Facilities & Technology

Our department offers advanced imaging capabilities, including:
✔ Computed Tomography (CT)
✔ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
✔ Mammography & Densitometry
✔ Nuclear Medicine & Interventional Radiology
✔ Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, Radiography
✔ Minor procedures and cutting-edge imaging technologies

**Work Environment

• Outpatient setting serving a diverse veteran population
• Collaborative team structure: administrative officer, lead technician, nurse, and radiologists
• Opportunities for education, research, and CME

**Compensation & Benefits

💰 Competitive Salary: $385,000 – $400,000 + Incentives
🎁 VA Benefits Include:

• Federal Retirement Plan (FERS) + Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% matching
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 tax-free over 5 years

• Generous Leave:

• 26 days annual leave
• 13 sick days

• 11 federal holidays

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance under FEGLI
• Annual CME Allowance
• Relocation Assistance & Sign-On Bonus

**Career Growth Opportunities

• Leadership development programs
• Academic affiliation with UT Health Science Center San Antonio
• Opportunities for research funding, education, and mentorship

**Department Culture & Mission

We are committed to collaboration, innovation, and excellence in patient care. As Chief, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to serve veterans with compassion and cutting-edge technology.

**Why San Antonio?

• Affordable cost of living
• Excellent schools & universities
• Rich cultural heritage (Alamo, River Walk)
• Year-round attractions: Fiesta Festival, Six Flags, SeaWorld
• Thriving food scene & arts community

✅ Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• MD or DO degree
• Full, unrestricted medical license
• Board Certification in Radiology
• Completion of ACGME- or AOA-approved residency
• English proficiency
• Leadership experience preferred

**Apply Now

👉 Ready to lead and make a difference?
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**Equal Opportunity Employer

STVHCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.** ** ** **

About Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.