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Tufts Medicine · 19 hours ago

Vice Chair of Quality, Radiology

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$440K/yr - $535K/yr

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Vice Chair of Quality for their Department of Radiology, located in downtown Boston. The VCQ will be responsible for developing and implementing quality improvement programs to ensure high-quality imaging services while also providing teaching and mentoring to residents and fellows.

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Responsibilities

Developing and implementing quality improvement programs, ensuring they align with the departmental and institutional goals

Analyzing actionable incidental findings, ensuring appropriate follow-up and patient care

Standardizing peer-learning practices and best practices within the Department

Actively identifying potential risks and working to implement strategies to mitigate them

Ensuring adherence to regulations and standards related to quality and safety

Working closely with the Chair to support core missions of the Department

Reporting to the Chair, and working collaboratively with Vice Chair of Operations, Section Chiefs of the Department, Executive Director, Director of Clinical Administration, Chief of Technologists, and the Radiology Residency/Fellowship leadership team

Collaborating with executive leadership, other department chairs, and division chiefs to optimize clinical care

Qualification

Diagnostic Radiology CertificationQuality Improvement ExperiencePatient Safety ExpertiseAcademic Radiology ProductivityMentoring ExperienceLeadership in SocietiesCourageCollaboration SkillsIntegrity

Required

Completed a medical degree (MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree)

American Board of Radiology Certified in Diagnostic Radiology

Must obtain and maintain a medical license in Massachusetts

Relevant training and/or experience in quality improvement, patient safety, peer-learning, M&M, and excellence in patient care

The ability to be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank, depending on experience, with a preference for candidates at the Associate or Full Professor rank

This is a 1.0 FTE position

Excellent track record of productivity in academic radiology to drive the mission of the Department

Experiences in leading and executing projects related to quality improvement and patient safety in an academic radiology department

Demonstrated ability to set key performance indicators to assess our departmental performance relevant to quality and safety of patient care

Received training or demonstrated ability to perform/understand relevant tools such as cause and effect diagram, driver diagram, failure modes and effects analyses, run chart & control chart, Pareto chart, PDSA worksheet, etc

Track record of successfully mentoring trainees and faculty

Demonstrated ability to reject status quo and willingness to accept risks and uncertainties to execute change

Proven ability to work collaboratively with technologists, nurses, and admin staff

Courage to do the right thing for the department

Strong commitment to the departmental culture of ‘help each other' to provide excellent patient care

Preferred

Participation in national societies and organizations with leadership roles in committees and SIGs will be a plus

Track record in locoregional, national, or international invited talks/teaching will be a plus

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dedicated Vice Chair administrative time

Generous vacation days and CME days

Relocation assistance (amount based on the distance of the move)

Fully benefited position including malpractice insurance with tail coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, as well as affordable family medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, and an available HAS/FSA account

CME funds