Physician - Radiologist

About the role

The South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16) is seeking a qualified Radiologist Physician within the Imaging Service to serve at one of the eight facilities listed above. The incumbent works independently within the service and reports to the service chief. This position is not being offered for remote, telework or virtual duty.

Responsibilities

• Interprets diagnostic digital radiography, CT, MRI and US examinations of the head, spine, neck, body, extremities and internal organs as appropriate
• Accesses studies for interpretation through the VISN 16 Picture Archiving and Communications System(s) and reports findings electronically through the VISN 16 voice-recognition dictation software
• Communicates and documents communication of life-threatening findings immediately to referring physicians at remote facilities
• Functions in a professional manner in all relationships with management, co-workers and referring physicians
• Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, Federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy. Protects the data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion. Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc.
• Performs interventional radiology ancillary support cases to include but not limited to: venous access, pleural, abdominal, and extremity drainages, biopsies- all organ systems, abscess drainage and management, percutaneous nephrostomy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, cholangiography and biliary drainage, stone/tumor intervention, pre-operative evaluation and management of patients requiring tumor devascularization prior to surgery.
• Interpret diagnostic images in the following modalities: CR, CT, US, fluoroscopy and MRI with relevant exam comparisons made if available and correlated if needed with clinical information in CPRS.
• Review exam requests for appropriateness and prescribe an appropriate protocol for the requested exam as needed for specific clinical indications.
• Provide oversight of technical image quality with feedback to technologists.
• Provide clinical oversight of contrast administration.
• Participate in various aspects of quality assurance such as peer review, protocol review, appropriateness criteria and performance improvement. Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills that establish and maintain professional relationships with other professionals, peers, departmental support staff and leaders.
• Support patient care services with reports generated in a timely manner relevant to the care being delivered with the method of communication appropriate to the level of clinical importance or acuity. Collaborate with the referring physicians for high quality patient centered care on various aspects of imaging such as exam selection and review of results. Make timely and definitive notification of time-sensitive results and/or results that have major clinical significance.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, typical tour of duty 8:00am - 4:30pm, schedule may vary by facility and subject to change. Rotating on call responsibilities may be required.

Requirements

All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

This is an Open Continuous Announcement and will remain open until September 30, 2026. Qualified applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies.

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.
• 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.
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs).