Physician - Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Director of Radiology

MEMORIALCARE MEDICAL GROUP

TITLE : Medical Director of Radiology, Long Beach Medical Center

TYPE : Full-Time Employment

SCHEDULE : Rotating Hybrid (Onsite and Remote / Teleradiology)

COMPENSATION

• : $814,000 to $894,000
• The range shown above is an annual base salary for a full-time medical director position and an estimated total compensation (base plus performance-based compensation at approximately fourteen thousand wRVUs per year). Our compensation models utilize fair market value data specific to your specialty.

PRIMARY FUNCTION :

The Medical Director of Radiology serves as the clinical and administrative leader of the radiology department for Long Beach Medical Center and MemorialCare Medical Foundation. This role combines practicing diagnostic radiology with leadership responsibilities to ensure the delivery of high-quality imaging services, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in patient care and operational efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Clinical Duties :

X-rays

Stroke : 20 minutes

Leadership & Administrative Duties :

Evaluate physician staffing patterns on an ongoing basis to ensure adequate staffing based on volume and acuity, and to meet service standards including access to care and wait times. Work with Medical Centers to resolve any such staffing issue and provide additional coverage as mutually agreed upon.

Conduct Radiology sub-section meetings with staff & physicians as specified in the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and report activities to the Department Chair.

Quality & Performance Improvement :

Implement quality assurance and peer-review programs.

Analyze imaging utilization trends and outcomes data.

Drive initiatives to enhance patient safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.

Cooperate with and integrate the performance improvement program with that of the Medical Center and the radiology department.

Participate in ongoing efforts to assist in cost containment, standardization of treatment, and utilization review.

Assist Medical Center in annual capital and operating budget preparation and achievement of fiscal and operational objectives.

Support, participate, and be a role model in LEAN efforts within the department and throughout the Medical Center.

Participates in efficiency optimization efforts with monthly review of departmental productivity and interventions as necessary.

Regulatory & Compliance :

Compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws, Title 22, Title 17, California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Department of Public Health (DHS), Trauma Center Requirements, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Conditions of Participation, and The Joint Commission (TJC) Standards.

All members of the Radiology sections and subsections to include Diagnostic Imaging, CT, MR, and Ultrasound are in compliance with Medical Center credentialing requirements.

Participate in the department and hospital-wide surveys to include The Joint Commission, ACR, and California Department of Public Health.

QUALIFICATIONS :

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

ABR Board Certified or Board Eligible in Diagnostic Radiology

Resident of California

California medical license (active or eligible)

Prior experience in a hospital or inpatient setting

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced clinical environment

Minimum of 5 years of post-residency clinical experience

Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications :

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to perform essential radiologist functions

RELATIONSHIPS :

The Medical Director of Radiology shall be responsible to the MCMF Senior Medical Director and Long Beach Medical Center Chief Medical Officer.

BENEFITS :

MemorialCare Medical Group offers multi-specialty services, including primary care, specialty and ancillary care, laboratory and radiology services, and urgent care. MemorialCare Medical Group has been awarded a 4.5 Star rating out of 5 Stars by the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA), reflecting its commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery. This recognition is based on MemorialCare Medical Group's performance in the Align. Measure. Perform. (AMP) Medicare Advantage program.

MemorialCare Health System is a nonprofit integrated delivery system that includes four premier hospitals - Long Beach Medical Center, Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach, Orange Coast Medical Center, and Saddleback Medical Center; medical groups - MemorialCare Medical Group and Greater Newport Physicians; a health plan - MemorialCare Select Health Plan; and numerous outpatient health centers, imaging centers, surgery centers, and dialysis centers throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties.