Physician (Radiologist)-Body Imaging/Chest Imaging

Veterans Health Administration•Orlando, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Physician specializing in Body Imaging/Chest Imaging within the VA. The role involves interpreting various radiology examinations, participating in protocol development, collaborating with clinical providers, and contributing to quality management and research activities. The position is onsite and requires working in a Veteran-centered, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

Board certification (for CME reimbursement).

Responsibilities

Interprets general radiology examinations (plain film).
Performs and interprets diagnostic fluoroscopic studies (without and with contrast material).
Interprets CT examinations of the chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremities.
Interprets MRI examinations of the chest, abdomen and pelvis, including prostate MRI scans.
Interprets general, vascular, small parts and soft tissue ultrasound examinations.
Participates in the development of new protocols and imaging techniques.
Interprets imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in CPRS.
Generates reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements, a description of normal and abnormal structures, discussion of differential diagnoses, recommendations and impression.
Issues timely Radiology Reports.
Obtains informed consent.
Physically examines veterans when required for imaging purposes.
Writes notes in the electronic medical record when clinically appropriate.
Communicates critical findings according to the medical center policy.
Participates in quality management activities such as film quality review, peer review and other performance improvement activities.
Prepares for and participates in various inspections.
Reviews exam requests for appropriateness.
Prescribes exam protocols and modifies as needed for specific clinical indications.
Consults with providers on various aspects of radiology such as exam selection, review of results, etc.
Participates in various local, VISN and VHA multidisciplinary and interdepartmental conferences.
Teaches students and residents.
Participates in the coordination of patient care: Contacts clinical providers as relevant to assure effective patient care, discuss evaluation, management, follow-up, and other aspects of coordinated, patient-centered care.
Provide clinical oversight of medication administration, including contrast, preps and other medications relevant to the radiology procedures.
Provides technical image quality feedback to technologists.
Utilizes abnormal diagnostic codes appropriately and communicates/documents verbal notification of results when required.
Participates in research programs.

Benefits

Recruitment/relocation incentives may be offered.
Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).
Competitive salary.
Annual performance bonus.
Regular salary increases.
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).
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting).
Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME (must be full-time with board certification).
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
No Physician Employment Contract.
No significant restriction on moonlighting.