Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist

Veterans Health Administration • Oklahoma City, OK

2d

About The Position

The Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist provides expertise and support in Diagnostic Radiology and patient care. The physician oversees quality and safety, including reviewing exam requests for appropriateness, prescribing and modifying exam protocols, overseeing technical image quality, providing clinical oversight of medication administration, supporting infection control, participating in MRI safety and Radiology Quality Assurance committees, conducting peer and protocol reviews, maintaining personal dosimetry, and reporting safety events.

The physician interprets imaging exams, reviews comparisons and clinical information in CPRS, and prepares reports with pertinent findings, measurements, descriptions of normal and abnormal structures, differential diagnoses, recommendations, and impressions. The role includes appropriate use of abnormal diagnostic codes and timely communication of significant or time-sensitive results. The physician consults with providers about imaging selection and results, meets VHA productivity benchmarks, and participates in clinical conferences such as Tumor Board.

Patient-care responsibilities include obtaining relevant histories and examination findings within the scope of radiology practice, educating patients and support persons, obtaining informed consent, documenting and entering orders in CPRS, administering contrast when needed, and coordinating care with clinical providers. The physician maintains current practice through consultation, literature review, and continuing education; participates in medical staff meetings and committees; and supports teaching programs for technologists, radiologic assistants, medical students, and residents.

The position is full-time, scheduled 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or as directed by the Radiology Section Chief. It is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to program eligibility and approval. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be approved. Compensation and benefits described include competitive salary, performance bonuses, salary increases, paid leave, federal retirement and insurance programs, possible CME reimbursement, and malpractice liability protection with tail coverage.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
• Current, full, and 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 applicable qualifying alternative 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.
• Ability to meet applicable pre-employment screening, background/security investigation, identification, physical evaluation, and onboarding requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Physical and mental ability to perform the duties; physical activity includes sitting, standing up to two hours, walking up to two hours, bending, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology.
• General radiology experience in body imaging and/or fellowship training in Neuroradiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and support in Diagnostic Radiology and patient care.
• Review examination requests for appropriateness and prescribe or modify examination protocols for clinical indications.
• Oversee technical image quality and provide feedback to technologists.
• Provide clinical oversight of medication administration, including contrast and other imaging-related medications.
• Support infection control practices and participate in MRI safety and Radiology Quality Assurance committees.
• Participate in peer review, protocol review, appropriateness criteria, and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain personal dosimetry and report safety events.
• Interpret imaging examinations, review comparisons and clinical information in CPRS, and produce comprehensive reports.
• Use abnormal diagnostic codes appropriately and communicate or document results when required, particularly significant or time-sensitive results.
• Consult with providers regarding imaging selection, results, and other support functions; meet VHA physician productivity benchmarks.
• Participate in clinical conferences, including Tumor Board.
• Obtain relevant patient histories and examination findings; educate patients and support persons; obtain informed consent; document care and enter orders in CPRS.
• Coordinate patient care with clinical providers, including evaluation, management, follow-up, and definitive notification of clinically significant results.
• Inject contrast agents when needed and maintain current practice through consultation, literature review, and continuing education.
• Participate in Imaging and general medical staff meetings, committee assignments, compliance activities, and other medical staff functions.
• Support teaching programs for technologists, radiologic assistants, medical students, residents, and other learners.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program reimbursement of up to $200,000, subject to eligibility and approval.
• Recruitment incentive or sign-on bonus may be approved.
• Relocation assistance may be approved.
• 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 up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs may be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage.

What This Job Offers

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