Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist - EDRP Authorized

About the role

The VA Fargo Healthcare System is recruiting for (1) on-site Diagnostic Radiologist.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties and responsibilities of a radiologist in the areas of general radiology, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, ultrasound, DEXA, nuclear medicine, and basic interventional procedures.
• Participates in and supports performance improvement activities, including, but not limited to, external review programs, internal peer review programs, and accreditation requirements.
• Utilizes Powerscribe and ensures timely and consistent imaging reporting and record keeping. Provides accurate, concise, timely documentation of care in the electronic medical record (Computerized Patient Record System -CPRS).
• Ensures communication for direct patient care is accomplished among imaging staff and providers.
• Is knowledgeable of changes associated with aging and principles of growth and development relevant to the adult and geriatric age groups. Has ability to assess and interpret data about the patient's status; and ability to identify age-specific needs and provide the appropriate care based upon the age related factors.

Requirements

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• 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: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Must be able to read general, US, CT, MRI, Nuc Med , DEXA, and do minor IR (joint injections, Thoras, and Paras).
• Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position.

Benefits

• 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
• 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: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Pay

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Schedule

8:00am - 4:30pm