Vice Chair of Quality, Safety, and Wellness – Radiology

Lead with Purpose. Shape the Future of Radiology.

Are you an experienced radiologist looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact beyond the reading room?

Carilion Clinic invites you to explore an opportunity to serve as Vice Chair of Quality, Safety, and Wellness within our growing Department of Radiology in Roanoke, Virginia.

This position offers the opportunity to influence quality, patient safety, and physician well-being across a seven-hospital healthcare system while maintaining a rewarding clinical practice.

With 20% protected administrative time, hybrid work opportunities, limited weekend responsibilities, and advanced clinical support, you'll have the time and resources to lead meaningful initiatives while enjoying a fulfilling career and life outside of medicine.

Why This Leadership Opportunity Stands Out

Make a Meaningful Impact with Protected Leadership Time

Your leadership responsibilities deserve dedicated time and support.

With 20% protected administrative time, you'll have the opportunity to help shape departmental priorities, advance patient safety, and strengthen a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Your leadership responsibilities will include:

• Quality & Patient Safety: Oversee peer review and peer learning, radiation and MRI safety, radiology-pathology correlation, and American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditation.
• Physician & Staff Wellness: Lead initiatives that support professional well-being, engagement, and a positive workplace culture for radiologists, advanced practice providers, technologists, and support staff.
• Departmental Strategy: Collaborate with departmental leadership on strategic and operational planning, workforce planning, capital investments, quality metrics, scorecard oversight, and continuous improvement.

Enjoy a Clinical Practice That Supports Work-Life Balance

Continue practicing high-quality radiology in a collaborative environment with a schedule designed to provide meaningful time outside of work.

• Primarily daytime shifts, generally 8:00 a.m.–5:00/6:00 p.m.
• Approximately one swing shift (noon–8:00 p.m.) every three weeks.
• Approximately one evening shift (5:00–11:00 p.m.) every three weeks.
• Just three weekends per year.
• Deep overnight coverage provided by teleradiology.
• Hybrid work opportunities with a fully equipped home diagnostic workstation, including a BARCO monitor.
• No mammography requirement.

Your clinical practice will include a combination of subspecialty and general radiology interpretations, including imaging for a busy Level I Trauma Center and thrombectomy-capable Stroke Center.

Dedicated day and evening Reading Room Assistants provide additional support for clinical workflow, troubleshooting, and communication with referring providers.

Practice with Advanced Technology and Dedicated Support

Focus on delivering exceptional patient care with access to modern imaging and reporting technology.

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

Enjoy the Benefits of Academic Medicine

As a radiologist at Carilion Clinic, you'll receive an academic appointment with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

Opportunities include:

• Teaching medical students and non-radiology residents.
• Participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards.
• Contributing to departmental quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with physicians across specialties to advance patient care.

Be Part of a Healthcare System Investing in the Future

Join a growing healthcare system committed to expanding access to advanced imaging, strengthening clinical services, and supporting physicians with the resources they need to succeed.

Recent and ongoing investments include:

• $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.
• Approval for five additional CT scanners and one MRI scanner.
• Continued year-over-year growth in imaging volume.

Discover Life in Roanoke, Virginia

Located in the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke offers an appealing combination of outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and everyday convenience.

Enjoy hiking, biking, scenic mountain views, local restaurants, and a vibrant downtown community while living in a region known for its natural beauty and welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you're advancing your career, spending time with family, or exploring the outdoors, Roanoke offers a wonderful place to build both your professional and personal life.

What You'll Bring to the Team

We're seeking a physician who is passionate about clinical excellence, collaborative leadership, and creating an environment where patients and healthcare professionals thrive.

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

Shape the Future of Radiology at Carilion Clinic

Your leadership can make a difference beyond the reading room.

As Vice Chair of Quality, Safety, and Wellness, you'll have the opportunity to influence departmental strategy, advance patient safety, support the well-being of colleagues, and contribute to the continued growth of radiology services across Carilion Clinic.

If you're ready for a leadership opportunity that combines meaningful impact, clinical excellence, and work-life balance, we invite you to explore your future with Carilion Clinic.

Benefits

Carilion Clinic offers compensation and comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional and personal well-being.

• Compensation: Annual salary range of $510,000–$852,604, with additional earning potential through Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus programs. The posted salary range may not reflect the full value of the total compensation package. Historical average bonus earnings are included in the maximum posted salary.
• Sign-On Bonus
• Paid Time Off: 10 weeks of vacation annually.
• Student Loan Support: Student loan repayment assistance is available. As a not-for-profit employer, Carilion Clinic is eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, subject to program requirements.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): CME allowance to support ongoing professional development.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement Benefits: 403(b) and 457(b) retirement savings plans, along with an employer-funded defined-benefit pension plan.
• Relocation Assistance: Generous relocation assistance available.
• Malpractice Coverage: Employer-paid professional liability insurance, including tail coverage.