Board-Certified Service Chief for Radiology

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Aurora
Posted on: February 2, 2026

Job Description:

The Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center is seeking a full-time Board-Certified Service Chief for Radiology Ready to take the next step and be a leader? WHAT WE NEED Contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. Must be an excellent leader, communicator, and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a large, well-established medical center. Supervise a variety of radiology health care professionals and allied staff, including but not limited to physicians, technologists, nurses, and administrative staff. Contribute to the planning, developing, and directing the general radiology, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, Mammography, Interventional radiology, and nuclear medicine operations of the Imaging Service (Fiscal, budgeting, operational, compliance, etc.). Serve in the clinical role of a diagnostic radiologist, interpreting the different types of radiology studies performed by the Radiology Service (MRI, CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, general radiology, and fluoroscopy. May provide services in other clinical areas as trained/privileged, such as breast imaging or interventional radiology). Support academic affiliations in technologists, radiologic assistants, medical students, resident, and other teaching programs that involve the Imaging Service. Provide clinical experience, cognitive development, and other aspects of effective teaching. Research is not required. Research is encouraged by the VA and supported as feasible to allow the opportunity for study design, data collection, analysis, publication, and other aspects of research. WHO WE ARE We provide you with health care services at 12 locations in eastern Colorado and western Kansas: the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (hospital) in Aurora, Colorado, and 11 community-based outpatient clinics. We also have a Community Referral and Resource Center, a 40-bed community living center (nursing home), and a 40-bed residential rehabilitation facility for homeless Veterans. In 2025, we had 3,476 full-time employees, including 335 physicians and 1014 registered nurses. Our medical center has 227 beds distributed among internal medicine, surgery, rehabilitative medicine, and other services. That number also includes a 20-bed spinal cord injury and disorders unit and a 30-bed community living center (nursing home). WHAT WE OFFER • $375,000 to $400,000 • Sign on bonus • Relocation allowance • 80% Clinical and 20% Administrative • Some call coverage both onsite and remote • 50-55 days of paid time off per year • Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) Federal 401k with up to 5% contribution matching • Annual performance bonus (up to $15,000 annually) • Dedicated CME time and allowances • Education Debt Reduction Program - up to $200,000 tax free • Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided CONTACT INFORMATION james.pryan@va.gov 785-221-0838 1700 North Wheeling Street Aurora, CO 80045-7211

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