Chief of Radiology-Physician Opportunity

About the Team

The Memphis VA Medical Center is a 1a complexity tertiary care system located in one of the fastest-growing Veteran population regions in the United States. Serving over 47,000 Veterans across a 52-county area spanning Western Tennessee, Northern Mississippi, Eastern Arkansas, and parts of Missouri and Kentucky, the facility operates one main campus and ten community-based outpatient clinics. As a teaching hospital, the center provides comprehensive care with state-of-the-art technology, including 236 inpatient beds and a specialized 26-bed Spinal Cord Injury Unit, supported by extensive education and research programs.

This role offers a dual academic appointment with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). The Chief of Radiology reports directly to the Chief of Staff, serving as a key extension of leadership and acting as a backup in the Chief's absence. The position is pivotal in shaping top-level decision-making and policy design that impacts patient care through collaboration with medical center administration, other Service Chiefs, and interdepartmental supervisors.

About the Role

You will lead the administration, management, and strategic direction of the entire Diagnostic Imaging Department. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass the breadth of clinical care, including inpatient consultations and outpatient clinic management, while supervising providers, medical staff, and trainees across Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Oncology. Beyond clinical oversight, you will foster professional development through coaching, mentoring, and teaching, ensuring the service evolves to meet both patient care needs and broader medical center goals.

About Memphis

Located on the bluff of the mighty Mississippi River, Memphis is the cultural hub of the United States and the birthplace of the Blues and Rock & Roll. Known as the "cue capital of the world" and the "Wing Capital," the city offers a vibrant culinary scene ranging from hole-in-the-wall gems to world-class dining. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the nightlife on Beale Street, tours of Elvis Presley's Graceland, and the historic Peabody Hotel's famous duck parade. As the home of the NBA's Grizzlies, the city combines rich history with modern energy.

Hiring Process

To apply, submit your application to become a part of the world's largest healthcare system and serve those who have served the nation. The VA is committed to fulfilling President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our military and their families, caregivers, and survivors.

Equal Opportunity

The VA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We honor the men and women who are America's Veterans and strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.