Physician - Body Radiologist

Veterans Health Administration • Phoenix, AZ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phoenix VA Health Care System is hiring a Body Radiologist to provide radiology subspecialty services and care to Veterans across central Arizona. The position provides a broad range of image interpretation, image-guided procedures as applicable, and patient care services within Diagnostic Radiology. Direct patient care in the physician’s specialty area accounts for 90–100% of the work. The physician also contributes to staff and trainee education, committee assignments, research mentorship, and department operations. The position participates in call duties under department policy. This is an open continuous announcement that remains open until filled, with eligible applicants referred regularly.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role is described as a permanent VA physician position, with no physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Recruitment incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates; relocation assistance is not authorized. The role may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to program approval and eligibility requirements. EDRP awards may be up to $200,000 for one to five years.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited school.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to board-certification eligibility, or an approved alternative training and practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Successful completion of required background/security investigation, pre-employment physical evaluation, and onboarding requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position must meet VHA eligibility requirements and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or specialization as a Body Radiologist.

Responsibilities

• Provide image interpretation, image-guided procedures as applicable, and patient care services within Diagnostic Radiology.
• Evaluate and prioritize radiology orders and consults.
• Order and evaluate appropriate laboratory studies and order hydration for CT exams.
• Protocol and approve complex imaging exams.
• Produce timely and accurate reports for a variety of complex imaging exams.
• Notify providers of critical imaging results.
• Ensure patient data, including radiology reports and laboratory study requests, are entered into the patient’s electronic chart with appropriate CPT codes and diagnoses.
• Contribute to the education and training of staff and trainees, including students, resident physicians, and fellows.
• Present formal educational material in venues such as Grand Rounds from time to time.
• Participate in committee assignments supporting clinical operations and the organization’s mission.
• Demonstrate appropriate professional behavior and proper procedures for records, personnel evaluation and monitoring, and other administrative functions.
• Mentor junior faculty, fellows, and others on research projects they wish to develop.
• Participate in call duties according to department policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible five-day paid absence for CME.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible CME reimbursement of $1,000–$2,500 per year for full-time physicians with board certification.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Possible recruitment incentive for highly qualified candidates.
• Potential eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program, with awards up to $200,000 for one to five years, subject to program approval and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree