Physician- Diagnostic Radiologist

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provides a broad range of image interpretation, image-guided procedures (as applicable), and patient care services within Diagnostic Radiology.
• Contributes to education and training of staff and trainees and participates in committee assignments supporting clinical operations and organizational mission.
• Provides direct patient care in the specialty area 90-100% of the time, including:
  • Evaluating and prioritizing radiology orders and consults.
  • Ordering and evaluating appropriate laboratory studies.
  • Ordering hydration for CT exams.
  • Protocoling and approving complex imaging exams.
  • Timely and accurate reporting of a variety of complex imaging exams.
  • Notifying providers of critical imaging results.
  • Ensuring all patient data (radiology reports, requests for laboratory studies, etc.) is entered into the patient's chart electronically, including appropriate CPT codes and diagnosis.
• May function part-time as a Radiology-Educator for medical and other health care trainees, including students, resident physicians, and fellows.
• Presents formal educational material in venues such as Grand Rounds.
• Demonstrates appropriate professional behavior and correct procedures for maintaining records, evaluating and monitoring personnel, and other administrative functions.
• May mentor junior faculty, fellows, and others on research projects.
• Participates in call duties per department policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Residency Training: Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
  • Residencies approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
  • One year of post-medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA, followed by two years of post-training independent practice in the United States.
  • Non-U.S. residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States, performing duties related to the position applied for.
• Exceptions for residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs, who may be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs) with specific restrictions.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Body fellowship training.

Benefits

• 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, and possible 5 days paid absence for CME).
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
• Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory.
• CME: Possible $1,000-$2,500 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification).
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program (up to $200,000).

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
• Regular telework days: 1-2 days per pay period.

About the Organization

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology, and physical therapy. Most medical centers also offer additional medical and surgical specialty services, including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.