Vice Chair of Clinical Operations in Radiology

Company: Ochsner Health
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Supervision:1. Provide leadership and direction of hospital radiology operations in an economically viable fashion2. Serve as the primary interface between the Radiology Department and Section Heads/Division Chiefsa. Assist in planning staffing and scheduling in coordination with Section Heads/Division Chiefsb. Manage conflict resolution issues related to the clinical enterprise between individuals, sections and departmentsAdministration:1. Make strategic recommendations to the Chair based upon:a. Anticipation of staffing needsb. Discovery of new site-specific initiativesc. Assessment of equipment capacity and volume trendsd. Identification of unique skills and recommendation of individuals for special traininge. Knowledge of new developments in local market, the field of radiology, and healthcare in general2. Work with the Chair and Department leadership to develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures for clinical faculty and set strategic priorities for the Department3. Work closely with the Chair and Business Administrator to ensure appropriate allocation of resources throughout the clinical enterprise and ensure that the Department operates within budgetary requirements4. Ensure the departmental compensation plan is maintained and implemented5. Participate in facilities planninga. Engage with hospital referrers and the Radiology Departmenti. Evaluate and responds to concerns of referring physicians in collaboration with relevant Section Head/Division Chief, Medical Director or Vice Chairii. Seek and responds to marketing opportunities6. Connect with the system at large at the executive level and represents the Chair of Radiology, as neededClinical:1. Work in collaboration with the Chair of Radiology to facilitative the clinical missions occurring at all clinical locations supported by the Radiology Department and to ensure adequate staffing to meet service level requirements at all Ochsner locationsEducation/Teaching:1. Teach residents and medical students and orients residents during clinical rotations2. Participate in scholarly activities such as research, presentations at national meetings, and publications3. Interface with technologists, colleagues, patients and clinicians using meetings, interdisciplinary conferences and social mediaFaculty Development and Guidance:1. Provide leadership-related mentorship to junior faculty2. Assist the Chair in annual assessments of facultyCommittee Assignments:1. Division Chiefs meetings2. Business Development CommitteeQualifications:--- MD or DO or foreign equivalent with Board Eligibility/Board Certification in Diagnostic Radiology--- Demonstrated ability to lead teams creatively and synergistically

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