Interventional Radiologist

Aptive•San Antonio, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology (IR) Physician provides on-site, high-quality diagnostic and minimally invasive image-guided procedures in accordance with established clinical standards. Services are delivered in a VA medical center setting and must meet or exceed national standards of care, including those established by the American College of Radiology (ACR), The Joint Commission (TJC), and other governing bodies. The role involves providing on-site coverage during standard operating hours, typically Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., CT, and participating in on-call coverage for urgent cases. The physician will ensure continuity of care, including coverage during absences or staffing gaps. Key responsibilities include performing a full range of interventional radiology procedures, providing timely patient care, reviewing consults and cases, conducting pre-procedure assessments, intra-procedural care, and post-procedure follow-up. Communication of test results and treatment plans to referring providers and patients, as well as coordinating follow-up care, are essential. The role also involves providing expert consultation to referring physicians, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and determining appropriate treatment courses. Administrative duties include participating in Quality Assurance (QA) and Performance Improvement (PI) initiatives, attending required meetings, performing peer reviews, and completing clinical documentation. Patient safety and compliance are paramount, requiring adherence to infection control, patient safety, and medication management protocols, reporting patient safety incidents, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA, Privacy Act, and VA confidentiality requirements.

Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Interventional Radiology.
Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory.
Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
Completion of required Continuing Medical Education (CME) and credentialing requirements.
Maintain current licensure, certifications, and training at all times.
Complete all mandatory VA training (e.g., privacy, security, infection control).
Comply with all VA Medical Staff Bylaws and facility policies.
Meet all occupational health and immunization requirements prior to assignment.

Responsibilities

Perform a full range of interventional radiology procedures in a state-of-the-art clinical setting.
Provide timely, on-site patient care during scheduled clinic hours.
Review consults, imaging orders, and upcoming cases daily (minimum two hours/day).
Conduct pre-procedure assessments, intra-procedural care, and post-procedure follow-up.
Communicate test results and treatment plans to referring providers and patients in accordance with VA directives.
Provide discharge instructions and coordinate follow-up care for patients.
Provide expert consultation to referring physicians regarding appropriate interventional procedures and treatment pathways.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Determine appropriate courses of treatment and communicate recommendations effectively.
Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Performance Improvement (PI) initiatives.
Attend required meetings (e.g., QA/PI, Tumor Board, IR lecture series, staff meetings).
Perform peer reviews (approximately 2 hours per month).
Complete all required clinical documentation, including procedure outcomes and complications.
Adhere to all infection control, patient safety, and medication management protocols.
Report patient safety incidents within 24 hours using the VA Patient Safety Reporting System.
Ensure full compliance with HIPAA, Privacy Act, and VA confidentiality requirements.
Provide on-call coverage and respond to urgent cases as required.
Ensure continuity of care, including coverage during absences or staffing gaps.