Physician (Diagnostic Radiologist) Part-Time

Department of Veterans Affairs•Portland, OR

65d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program 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 application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Portland is a port city in the Pacific Northwest and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Situated in the northwestern area of the state at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. Portland is known for having the amenities of a major city (such as an international airport, an efficient public transit system, major league sports teams and many museums and art galleries) and the charms of a small city (such as plentiful arts and crafts fairs, independent bookstores and local traditions like the annual Rose Festival Parade). Rain or shine, you can take advantage of the city's proximity to nature by playing in the Willamette River, wandering through lush public parks and gardens, biking the city's 162 miles (261 km) of bike lanes and hiking trails both within city limits and in the nearby Columbia River Gorge. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. The Diagnostic Radiologist will be assigned to the imaging Service and report to the Chief of Imaging at VA Portland Healthcare System. Duties include but are not limited to: Provides direct patient care in a hospital setting to adults with acute and chronic medical conditions and serves as a consultant to other physicians. Experienced in the production and interpretation of diagnostic radiologic studies generated in the sub-modalities of computed tomography, general radiography, fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasonography. Reads studies using a PACS systems with a voice recognition dictation system and will have to interface the electronic medical record in the hospital and Radiology information system. Functions as a member within a larger team of staff radiologists. Individuals with specialized fellowship training in a particular subspecialty may be assigned supervisor responsibilities for that subspecialty and may function as the primary radiologist responsible for formulating policy, procedures, education and training impacting the daily clinical operations of the subspecialty. Appointed to the Imaging Service will be eligible for academic appointment with the affiliated Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) and will provide education, training, mentoring and supervision to radiology residents as part of a shared residency program with OHSU. Will be encouraged to pursue research into academic interests related to the field of radiology or nuclear medicine and participate in educational lectures and conferences sponsored by the Portland VA Medical Center and the OHSU. Expected to seek academic appointment with our academic affiliate, OHSU. Provides education and training to members of the medical staff through various conferences, committees, and lecture series. May be assigned administrative or managerial responsibilities through participation in clinical, educational, and administrative committees, task groups or special projects. Primary work location may be in either at the Portland VA or our outpatient imaging clinic at Vancouver. Takes turns rotating into the evening shift, weekend day shifts, as well as Holidays and after hours on call rotations. Call is supported by OHSU residents.

Requirements

Board certified
Fellowship trained
Holds an unrestricted state medical license.
Proficient, credentialed, and practice the full gamut of general diagnostic imaging and be able to perform a spectrum of imaging guided procedures and non-vascular interventions.

Nice To Haves

Subspecialty or additional training, such as in nuclear medicine, or fellowship in body or chest imaging would be of added value.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care in a hospital setting to adults with acute and chronic medical conditions and serves as a consultant to other physicians.
Experienced in the production and interpretation of diagnostic radiologic studies generated in the sub-modalities of computed tomography, general radiography, fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasonography.
Reads studies using a PACS systems with a voice recognition dictation system and will have to interface the electronic medical record in the hospital and Radiology information system.
Functions as a member within a larger team of staff radiologists.
Individuals with specialized fellowship training in a particular subspecialty may be assigned supervisor responsibilities for that subspecialty and may function as the primary radiologist responsible for formulating policy, procedures, education and training impacting the daily clinical operations of the subspecialty.
Appointed to the Imaging Service will be eligible for academic appointment with the affiliated Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) and will provide education, training, mentoring and supervision to radiology residents as part of a shared residency program with OHSU.
Will be encouraged to pursue research into academic interests related to the field of radiology or nuclear medicine and participate in educational lectures and conferences sponsored by the Portland VA Medical Center and the OHSU.
Expected to seek academic appointment with our academic affiliate, OHSU.
Provides education and training to members of the medical staff through various conferences, committees, and lecture series.
May be assigned administrative or managerial responsibilities through participation in clinical, educational, and administrative committees, task groups or special projects.
Primary work location may be in either at the Portland VA or our outpatient imaging clinic at Vancouver.
Takes turns rotating into the evening shift, weekend day shifts, as well as Holidays and after hours on call rotations. Call is supported by OHSU residents.

Benefits

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified applicants
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Pay: 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