Physician- Chief of Radiology

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Physical Requirements

The work is sedentary. Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. This is a designated drug testing position. After appointment - you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Requires lifting 15-44 pounds, pushing (approx 2 hours), reaching above shoulder, using fingers and both hands, walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted.

Duties

The Physician Radiologist-Service Chief provides medical imaging interpretation of studies and related procedures to the adult Veteran patients at the VA ECHCSDuties include but are not limited to:

• Provide expert - professional radiology consultative services guide residents - fellows - attending physicians and other staff in the associated complexities and proper uses of radiology diagnosis and therapeutic interventions
• Mentor radiology residents or fellows monitor progress and assess their appropriate core competencies or school objectives
• Serve as one of the principal clinical advisors to the Chief of staff's office for the overall scope of the care provided by the Imaging Service
• Overall responsibility to plan - develop and direct the imaging service in all modalities across all sites
• This includes fiscal responsibilities - process improvement - quality improvement - quality assurance - adherence to local - VA - and federal policies as well as guidance set forth by governing bodies
• Interpret and record studies performed within the Imaging Service verbally contact responsible clinicians on all potentially significant findings maintain timeliness of image interpretation
• Aid in treatment plans by utilizing interventional devices for injections
• Primary focus of practice is the oversite and operations of the Imaging Service first - then to ensure the interpretation of medical imaging studies in multiple modalities and areas of expertise
• Protocol clinical orders to ensure accurate - appropriate imaging related to the Veteran history and reason for study
• Timely reporting of findings to include verbal discussion with referring clinicians regarding findings and final verification of proofread dictations
• Complete mandatory training as stipulated by ECHCS and CME requirements specific to the service
• Collaborate with other health care resources to insure timely and appropriate care of patients
• Educate residents and fellows in the medical imaging environment of a Medical Center with Academic Affiliation provide didactic and case-centric lectures at regular intervals
• Complete peer review processes and document accurately report findings to the Chief of Staff as appropriate
• Function as the liaison between the Chief of Imaging and Sub-specialty services on clinical issues
• Adhere to all applicable Federal - VA - VHA - and facility policies or regulations
• Assist other staff assigned to the Imaging Service as needed
• Provide on call coverage as required
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Staff

• Administrative:
• Participate in professional boards (tumor - women's health - etc.) and committees prepare presentations
• Attend committee meetings and process action teams to represent the Imaging service at the direction of the Chief of Staff
• Facilitate response/actions to patient inquires to care and treatment received by the Imaging service
• Other administrative duties as assigned by the Chief of Imaging or designee

Benefits

VHA Physician Total Rewards Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Eligible to highly qualified candidates Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Eligible to highly qualified candidates Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement programYou must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointmentProgram Approval - award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP applicationFormer EDRP participants ineligible to applyLearn more Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Eligible- Ad-hocOccasional Only.