DescriptionCompany Description
Join the largest hospital in Hawaii as an employed Chief of Radiology for The Queen's Health System in Honolulu, working at a major tertiary referral hospital and level 1 trauma center. The Queen's Health System features 9 CT and 7 MRI scanners and provides multiple full subspecialty clinical services including outpatient pulmonary clinics, inpatient critical care units, growing lung screening program and a pulmonary nodule program. This is an excellent opportunity to join a world-class team of Radiologists at a facility changing lives throughout the state of Hawaii.
Job Summary
The Chief of Radiology provides strategic physician leadership and oversight for the Radiology Program across The Queen's Health Systems (QHS). This role is responsible for advancing clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and service quality while fostering collaboration and alignment across multiple entities. The Chief supports QUMG's mission to be the preeminent academic medical group of the Pacific and upholds QHS's commitment to improving the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all people of Hawai'i.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Strategic Leadership
- Define and communicate the Radiology Program's mission, vision, and strategic direction.
- Align program goals with system-wide initiatives and present regular performance reports.
- Collaborate with QHS leadership to meet operational and clinical objectives.
Workforce Planning & Development
- Assess and project staffing needs; define core competencies and performance expectations.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and compensation planning.
- Mentor Radiology leaders and foster a culture of engagement and ownership.
Operational Oversight
- Establish standardized operating procedures and coverage models.
- Ensure adequate support staffing and IT infrastructure.
- Oversee revenue cycle management and budget development.
Performance & Quality Monitoring
- Define and track performance metrics across locations.
- Develop dashboards and scorecards to monitor program effectiveness.
Clinical Excellence & Service Improvement
- Lead initiatives to improve quality, reduce variation, and enhance patient experience.
- Conduct regular audits and hold providers accountable to clinical standards.
Communication & Collaboration
- Enhance coordination among providers and stakeholders.
- Facilitate regular leadership meetings and site visits.
- Resolve challenges using system resources and collaborative leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or equivalent from an accredited medical school or EC FMG certification.
- Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Hawai'i.
- Board Certification in Diagnostic Radiology or Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology.
- Active medical staff membership in good standing at applicable QHS hospitals.
- Eligible for faculty appointment at the University of Hawai'i John A. Burns School of Medicine (preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in specialty (preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of administrative leadership in a multi-hospital or group practice setting (preferred).
- Demonstrated excellence in communication, relationship management, and leadership.
Base salary begins at $640,000/ear with opportunity for productivity and quality incentives.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
