Physician - Interventional Radiologist

About the role

The Department of Radiology at the Kansas City VA Medical Center is seeking an experienced and dynamic Interventional Radiologist. Applicants are required to be board certified/board eligible by the American Board of Radiology and have a minimum of one-year ACGME accredited fellowship training in Vascular and Interventional Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide standard of care interventional radiology services in the broad scope of interventional radiology in diagnosis and interprets and administers treatment. Common procedures include (not exhaustive list): Diagnostic angiography, angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis, embolization, radiofrequency or other forms of ablation, drainages, biliary and urinary procedures, biopsies, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, pain procedures, prostate artery embolizations, etc.
• Utilize integrated PAC systems and voice recognition systems.
• Perform the duties of this position in addition to other agreed upon responsibilities of interpretation of diagnostic radiology studies (as per qualifications and ability) to include possible modalities of computed tomography, general radiography, fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, DEXA, and ultrasonography.

Requirements

• 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.
• Up-to-date procedure skills, as well as excellent clinical and interpersonal skills are required. Teaching of medical students and residents is an integral part of the position.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (6hrs); Standing (6hrs); Repeated bending (2-4hrs); Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted); Mental/ Emotional Stability; Ability to perform privileges Independently perform physical exam; Cognitive Stability.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, paid time off, traditional federal pension, federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance, Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care, free liability protection with tail coverage provided, no Physician Employment Contract, no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Pay

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.

Schedule

Monday- Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm - on call rotation required.