Physician(Diagnostic-Radiologist)-Neuroradiology

Veterans Health Administration • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible neuroradiologist to join its Veteran-centered Imaging Service. The physician interprets CT, MRI, and X-ray examinations and provides inpatient and outpatient neuroimaging, including imaging of the brain, neck, and spine, as well as oncologic, trauma, postsurgical, and CTA examinations of the head and neck. Work includes onsite practice and some teleradiology in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. The role rotates between campuses as needed and meets VHA physician productivity benchmarks.

The physician applies neuroradiology fellowship training to complex imaging interpretation and timely reporting that supports clinical decisions and patient care. The role includes reviewing exam requests, selecting and adjusting protocols, consulting with providers, communicating critical findings, documenting in the electronic medical record when appropriate, and coordinating patient care. Additional duties include clinical oversight of relevant medication administration, technical image-quality feedback to technologists, quality-management activities, multidisciplinary conferences, and participation in research and scholarly programs.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the schedule may change based on service and medical-center needs, and call rotations may be required. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to its eligibility and application requirements. The VA offers a federal total rewards package, including paid leave, retirement, insurance, and other benefits described in the posting.

Requirements

• Board certification or board eligibility in neuroradiology.
• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited school.
• Current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to board-certification eligibility, or an accepted equivalent training and practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Pass the required pre-employment physical evaluation and background/security investigation; comply with applicable drug-screening and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
• Complete required online onboarding and application documentation.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills and commitment to academic excellence, clinical quality, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Interpret general radiology examinations, including plain films.
• Interpret CT examinations of the head, sinuses, face, neck, and spine.
• Interpret MRI examinations of the head, sinuses, face, neck, and spine.
• Interpret a broad range of inpatient and outpatient neuroimaging, including oncologic imaging, trauma and postsurgical CT, and CTA of the head and neck.
• Apply advanced neuroradiology knowledge and fellowship-acquired skills to complex imaging and produce accurate, timely reports.
• Meet VHA-defined physician productivity benchmarks.
• Rotate between campuses as needed and provide onsite and some teleradiology services.
• Participate in developing new protocols and imaging techniques.
• Issue timely radiology reports and document clinical notes in the electronic medical record when appropriate.
• Communicate critical findings according to medical-center policy and use abnormal diagnostic codes appropriately; communicate and document verbal notification of results when required.
• Participate in film-quality review, peer review, and other quality-management and performance-improvement activities.
• Review exam requests for appropriateness; prescribe protocols and modify them for clinical indications.
• Consult with providers on exam selection, results, and other radiology matters.
• Participate in local multidisciplinary and interdepartmental conferences.
• Coordinate patient care by communicating with clinical providers about evaluation, management, follow-up, and related care.
• Provide clinical oversight of medication administration relevant to radiology procedures, including contrast, preps, and other medications.
• Provide technical image-quality feedback to technologists.
• Participate in research activities and scholarly programs.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), with potential loan reimbursement up to $200,000 for an approved eligibility period of one to five years, subject to program requirements.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401(k), with VA contributions up to 5%.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs may be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for eligible full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

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