Vice Chair of Quality, Safety, and Wellness – Radiology in Roanoke, Virginia at Carilion Clinic

Carilion Clinic is seeking a board-certified, fellowship-trained Radiologist to join our growing Department of Radiology as Vice Chair of Quality, Safety, and Wellness. This physician leadership opportunity combines clinical practice, administrative leadership, and quality improvement across our seven-hospital healthcare system.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for advancing patient safety, promoting physician and staff wellness, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement. Dedicated administrative time, competitive compensation, and a lifestyle-focused practice model support meaningful impact and work-life balance.

The Vice Chair receives 20% protected administrative time to oversee departmental quality, safety, and wellness initiatives.

• Peer Review and Peer Learning
• Radiation Safety and MRI Safety
• Radiology-Pathology Correlation
• American College of Radiology (ACR) Accreditation

Lead wellness initiatives for radiologists, radiology advanced practice providers, technologists, and support staff.

Contribute to strategic and operational planning, workforce planning, capital planning, scorecard oversight, quality metrics, and continuous improvement.

• Mix of subspecialty and general radiology interpretations, including imaging for a busy Level I Trauma Center and thrombectomy-capable Stroke Center.
• Primarily daytime shifts, generally 8:00 a.m.5:00/6:00 p.m.
• Approximately one swing shift (noon8:00 p.m.) and one evening shift (5:0011:00 p.m.) every three weeks.
• Three weekends per year; deep overnight coverage provided by teleradiology.
• Hybrid work opportunities, with a full home diagnostic workstation including a BARCO monitor.
• Dedicated day and evening Reading Room Assistants; mammography not required.

SECTRA PACS, PowerScribe 360, Epic EMR, Syngo.Via, and TeraRecon Advanced Visualization.

All radiologists receive academic appointments at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Responsibilities include limited teaching of medical students and non-radiology residents, participation in tumor boards, and departmental quality improvement.

• $400 million Cardiovascular Institute expansion at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, opened in 2025.
• $150 million Cancer Center, anticipated to open January 2028.
• 37,000-square-foot Mental Health Clinic, opened in 2023.
• 80,000-square-foot Outpatient Pediatric Clinic, opened in 2021.
• Certificate of Public Need approval for five additional CT scanners and one MRI scanner.
• Continued year-over-year growth in imaging volume.

Help shape quality and safety initiatives, support the well-being of colleagues, and advance radiology services across Carilion Clinic. We invite you to explore this leadership opportunity.

• MD or DO Required
• Board certification in Radiology and completion of fellowship training.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and quality improvement.
• Interest in leadership, team wellness, and collaborative healthcare delivery.

• Base salary: $531,000 annually, with potential total annual compensation exceeding $700,000 through bonuses.
• Professional development fund: $7,200 annually.
• Time off: 50 vacation days annually, plus up to five additional holidays.
• Retirement: 403(b), 457(b), and a true defined-benefit pension plan.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, and healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Potential eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Employer-provided malpractice insurance, including tail coverage.

The posted salary range may not reflect the full value of the total compensation package. Eligible physicians may participate in Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus compensation programs. Historical averages of Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus earnings are included in the maximum salary. Comprehensive benefits and pension offerings further enhance the overall rewards package.