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Chief Operating Officer for Radiology & Medical Imaging

University of Virginia

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA, USA
Posted on Jun 16, 2025

The University of Virginia's (UVA) Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging is seeking a thoughtful, collaborative, and energetic Chief Operating Officer (COO) with excellent communication, interpersonal, and strategic thinking skills that will support approximately 97 clinical, research, and per diem faculty; 14 Advanced Practice Providers, 45 staff, and 74 resident/fellow trainees.

The COO (incumbent) is responsible for managing and optimizing the daily operations of the Radiology and Medical Imaging Department. Incumbent is focused on designing and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency, ensure financial sustainability, and deliver exceptional patient care. Incumbent collaborates closely with the Chair to meet clinical, research, education, and community mission goals and objectives. Strong leadership, decision making, and communication skills are essential in this role.


Incumbent reports to the Chair of Radiology and Medical Imaging, responsible for the Department's financial strategy, and serves as a point-of-contact for professional administrative activities. In partnership with the Chair, the incumbent provides oversight of professional operations, including: clinical operations, education, financial, information technology, research, space management, human relations, teleradiology, community growth, performance reporting, and other areas to secure the Department's financial fitness. Incumbent serves as the key liaison between the Department, School of Medicine, Medical Center and Health System, UVA Community Health, and University Physicians Group.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration or health care administration
Experience: At least eight years of progressively responsible management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • An understanding of finances related to healthcare and academic medicine for medical imaging services.
  • An advanced degree, such as an MBA


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

This is an EXEMPT level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

TO APPLY

Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0073629. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

  • CV or Resume
  • Cover letter

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process. For questions about the application process, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiting Specialist at xmf9ad@virginia.edu.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.