Physician (Nuclear Medicine)

About the role

The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is seeking a full-time Physician (Nuclear Medicine) to join the Imaging Service Line at the VAMC in Iowa City, Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Interpretation of Imaging Studies: Interpret nuclear medicine imaging studies, including PET scans, SPECT scans, bone scans, thyroid scans, cardiac scans, and other relevant nuclear imaging studies.
• Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals: Ensure appropriate and safe administration of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
• Therapeutic Procedures: Perform therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, such as radioiodine therapy, radiolabeled antibody therapy, and other targeted radionuclide therapies.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including radiologists, oncologists, cardiologists, endocrinologists, and primary care providers, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Patient Care: Communicate effectively with patients regarding imaging results, therapeutic procedures, and follow-up care. Provide patient education on nuclear medicine procedures and radiation safety.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives within the nuclear medicine section. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) and state regulations.
• Education and Training: Provide education and training to radiology residents, fellows, medical students, and nuclear medicine technologists. Participate in continuing medical education (CME) to stay current with advancements in nuclear medicine technology and techniques.
• Research and Development: Optional engagement in clinical research projects related to nuclear medicine and contribute to the advancement of the field. Optional participation in grant writing and publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements

• U.S. 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.
• Board certification or board eligible in Nuclear Medicine or Diagnostic Radiology with subspecialty certification in Nuclear Medicine.
• Physical Requirements: The position may require moderate physical activity, standing, and handling radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment. The ability to work in a seated position for prolonged periods while reviewing imaging studies is also required.

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.
• Basic 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: 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.

Benefits

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, paid time off, retirement benefits, insurance, malpractice coverage, and the opportunity to work flexible hours.

Pay

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.

Schedule

Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. Alternative work hours, if desired, should be agreed upon at the time of hire.