Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic)

Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. James A. Haley VA Medical Center's Diagnostic Imaging Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic). Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. 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. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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 PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicineThe 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 completedCurrent - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaResidency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program Radiology-Diagnostic leading to eligibility for board certification(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completedOR (2) 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 (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United StatesOR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiencesExceptions: 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)PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervisionAdditionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsIn rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such actionProficiency in spoken and written EnglishBoard Certification in Radiology-DiagnosticPreferred Experience: Body MRI interpretation and fluoroscopy (including GI fluoroscopy) strongly preferredReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019This examination is administered by VA Occupational HealthThis position requires: light to moderate lifting (15 - 44 lbs.)light carrying (15 lbsand under)reaching above shoulderuse of fingersboth hands requiredwalking (up to 2 hours)standing (up to 2 hours)kneeling (up to 1 hour)ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneouslynear vision correctable at 13"" to 16""far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the otherdepth perceptionability to distinguish basic colorsability to distinguish shades of colorshearing (aid permitted)emotional stabilitymental stabilityworking closely with othersand working alone. Duties This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENTEligible applicants will be referred until all vacancies are filledMajor Duties Include but are not limited to: Responsible for interpreting imaging studies and/or performing image guided procedures as defined by the clinical privileges requested and approved by the James AHaley Veterans Hospital Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) BoardImaging modalities which the candidate may be responsible for include: CT - MRI - US - general radiography - fluoroscopy - mammography - and nuclear medicineReview exam requests for appropriateness - prescribe exam protocols - provide oversight of technical image quality - provide clinical oversight of medication/contrast administration - and actively participate in various aspects of quality assurance and accreditation including peer reviewCollaborate with department staff - and provide clinical leadership for operational workflowsThe department has a teaching affiliation with a university affiliate and the radiologist will have responsibilities in instructing and supervising trainees who are rotating through the Imaging ServiceParticipation in departmental meetings and institutional multi-disciplinary clinical conferencesProficiency in interpreting radiographs - ultrasound - and CT imagingContacting clinical providers as needed to assure effective patient care - discussing evaluation - management - follow-up and other aspects of coordinated - patient-centered careVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsThis position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement programYou must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointmentProgram Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP applicationFormer EDRP participants ineligible to applyIf you have any questions or concerns - please contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.govPay: 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: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) 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: Monday - Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required