Radiologist

Position Overview

The Radiologist will provide comprehensive Radiology and Nuclear Medicine services to Veterans across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care within one of the facility’s largest clinical departments, encompassing Interventional Radiology, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, and PACS. In addition, the role includes administrative and leadership duties, such as committee participation, support of another staffed radiologist, oversight of quality and safety, collaboration with hospital leadership and education teams, and contribution to performance improvement, strategic planning, and academic teaching activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure exam appropriateness and protocol accuracy by reviewing imaging requests, prescribing and modifying protocols based on clinical indications, and applying appropriateness criteria.
• Provide high-quality image interpretation and reporting by analyzing imaging studies with clinical correlation, generating comprehensive diagnostic reports, and communicating critical or time-sensitive findings promptly.
• Oversight imaging quality and patient safety through technical image quality review, feedback to technologists, radiation safety compliance, personal dosimetry maintenance, and safety event reporting.
• Provide clinical oversight of imaging-related medications and infection control including contrast administration, patient preparation protocols, and adherence to infection prevention practices.
• Lead and participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities such as peer review, protocol review, MRI safety, Radiology QA committees, and identification of gaps in exam interpretation with mitigation strategies.
• Support interdisciplinary collaboration and consultation by advising providers on exam selection and results, participating in clinical conferences (e.g., Tumor Board), and serving as a liaison between medical staff and hospital administration.
• Career coordination, and definitive notification of clinically significant results.
• Promote continuous improvement, education, and strategic initiatives by analyzing performance data, collaborating with leadership on strategic goals, supporting education and research efforts, and integrating advancements in imaging and healthcare practice.

About the Role

This opportunity does not require call coverage, weekend work, or holiday responsibilities.

Schedule

Inpatient and outpatient care at the Beckley VA Medical Center
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Call: None
Weekends/Holidays: None
Travel: Not required
Telemedicine: Not allowed

Support

Collaborative nursing and administrative staff

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on federal physician pay structure (base + market pay)
• Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
• Comprehensive federal benefits package including:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Federal retirement programs with matching contributions
• Paid federal holidays and paid annual leave
• Continuing education support and malpractice coverage
• Retention incentives may be available for highly qualified applicants

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
• Federal DEA license
• BLS certification
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Desired Qualifications

• Board-certified Radiologist
• Possess the skills of reading virtual colonoscopies and cardiac angiographies or will be willing to learn
• Experience supervising trainees or advanced practice providers
• Strong collaboration skills

About Aptive

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.