Chair of Radiology - Southern MD

About the Job

MedStar Medical Group Radiology is seeking an experienced, collaborative physician leader to serve as Chair of Radiology at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center (MSMHC) in Clinton, Maryland.

This is a unique opportunity for an established radiologist to provide clinical and administrative leadership for the Department of Radiology while continuing to maintain an active clinical practice. We are open to candidates with fellowship training and clinical expertise in either Interventional Radiology or Diagnostic Body Imaging .

The Chair will partner closely with hospital leadership, radiologists, medical staff, referring physicians, and MedStar Health leadership to advance the department's clinical, operational, quality, and strategic priorities.

Position Highlights

• Chair of Radiology
• Full-time, 1.0 FTE
• Combination of clinical practice and departmental leadership
• Open to Interventional Radiologists or Diagnostic Body Radiologists
• Opportunity to lead the continued development and growth of the Department of Radiology
• Partner directly with hospital and MedStar Health leadership
• Oversight of clinical quality, physician performance, credentialing, and departmental operations
• Opportunity to participate in medical education and physician development
• Conveniently located in Clinton, Maryland, with easy access to Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and the greater DMV region

About the Role

As Chair of Radiology, the physician will be responsible for the medical and administrative leadership of the Department of Radiology and will serve as a key liaison between the department, hospital administration, medical staff, referring physician community, and MedStar Health.

The Chair will

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership to the professional personnel within the Department of Radiology.
• Establish and advance departmental goals and objectives in alignment with hospital and MedStar Health priorities.
• Maintain clinical and administrative oversight of professional practice within the department.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical policies, procedures, and standards of care to promote high-quality patient care.
• Maintain continuing review of the professional performance of practitioners and allied health professionals with clinical privileges within the department.
• Partner with hospital senior leadership on operational planning and initiatives that impact the delivery of radiology services.
• Promote effective collaboration among radiologists, referring physicians, nursing, technologists, allied health professionals, hospital administration, and other clinical departments.
• Develop and implement strategies to support efficient utilization of clinical resources.
• Participate in departmental strategic planning, including physician recruitment, staffing, technology, service development, and resource allocation.
• Establish effective management and performance systems within the department.
• Participate in departmental and hospital quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Serve on hospital and MedStar Health committees and boards as assigned or appointed.
• Oversee and participate in the credentialing process for physicians and allied health professionals within the department.
• Ensure departmental compliance with hospital policies, medical staff bylaws, departmental rules and regulations, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Address concerns and complaints related to clinical practice and departmental operations and participate in peer review activities as appropriate.
• Coordinate departmental activities related to external regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Serve as a liaison between the hospital, Department of Radiology, and private practice community.
• Help educate referring physicians and the broader medical community regarding the radiology services and capabilities available at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.
• Work collaboratively with MedStar Medical Group Radiology leadership to support system-wide initiatives and goals.

Clinical Practice

The Chair will maintain an active clinical practice consistent with their training, experience, and clinical privileges.

Clinical responsibilities may include

• Providing radiology services in hospital and ambulatory settings.
• Providing subspecialty consultations to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Providing diagnostic and therapeutic services and procedures appropriate to the physician's training and experience.
• Participating in the department's assigned clinical schedule.
• Collaborating with referring physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, high-quality patient care.

Candidates may have a clinical focus in either Interventional Radiology or Diagnostic Body Imaging .

For an Interventional Radiologist , the clinical practice may include image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures appropriate to training and privileges.

For a Diagnostic Body Radiologist , the clinical practice may include interpretation of body imaging studies and subspecialty consultation across relevant modalities.

Departmental Leadership & Growth

The Chair will play an important role in identifying opportunities to strengthen and expand radiology services at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.

Responsibilities include

• Assessing current and future clinical needs within the department.
• Identifying opportunities for service-line development and expansion.
• Supporting recruitment and retention of high-quality radiologists and clinical staff.
• Partnering with hospital leadership on equipment, technology, and capital needs.
• Developing strategies to improve access, efficiency, quality, and patient experience.
• Promoting strong relationships between radiology and referring clinical services.
• Supporting responsible fiscal and resource management within the department.
• Establishing a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Education & Professional Development

The Chair will support the medical education and professional development activities of the Department of Radiology, including:

• Teaching and supervision of medical students, residents, fellows, and allied health professionals, as applicable.
• Participation in lectures, conferences, teaching rounds, and continuing medical education activities.
• Mentoring and professional development of physicians and members of the radiology team.
• Supporting quality improvement, research, and scholarly activity.
• Encouraging ongoing professional development and adoption of evidence-based clinical practices.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an established radiologist with a strong clinical background and demonstrated interest or experience in physician leadership.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency.
• Fellowship training in Interventional Radiology or Body Imaging .
• Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Radiology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Maryland and credentialing at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in the candidate's subspecialty.
• Prior leadership, administrative, committee, quality improvement, or program development experience preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with physicians, hospital leadership, clinical staff, and referring providers.
• Commitment to quality, patient safety, physician engagement, and clinical excellence.

Why MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center?

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center provides comprehensive medical services to the Southern Maryland community while offering physicians the resources and support of MedStar Health, one of the region's largest healthcare systems.

Located in Clinton, Maryland, the hospital provides convenient access to Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and the greater DMV region. The Department of Radiology offers a broad range of diagnostic and interventional imaging services and works collaboratively with physicians and clinical teams throughout the hospital.

Join MedStar Health

This is an opportunity for an accomplished radiologist to take on a meaningful physician leadership role while continuing to practice clinically. The Chair will have the opportunity to shape the future of radiology at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, develop strong relationships across the hospital and medical community, and advance the quality and delivery of radiology services for the patients we serve.

Interested candidates, please apply and/or send your CV to Meghan.R.Belan@medstar.net

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This position has a hiring range of

USD $650,000.00 - USD $700,000.00 /Yr.