Physician-Radiologist

Department of Veterans Affairs • Indianapolis, IN

57d • Remote

About The Position

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. Recruitment Incentive: Authorized 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Telework : Eligible up to 100% EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact [email protected] , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Duties include but are not limited to: Conducts interpretations on Diagnostic Imaging, MRI, CT, US, IR, or NM (any or all) Defines Modality Specific Protocolling Consults with Ordering Providers Reviews Orders and defines imaging protocols Assists in Fee Basis Consult Review Attends Multi-Disciplinary Conferences Performs Non-IR Invasive Procedures Resident supervision/education Works with and is supported by Radiology Service leadership. Provides direct clinical and administrative oversight for mid-level practitioners and other clinical staff as assigned. Provides direct patient care as a consultant in outpatient clinics and/or inpatient wards and will participate as a representative for Radiology Service at multi-disciplinary conferences, such as Tumor Board or Chest Conference. Performance reflects and demonstrates support of the Chief, Radiology Service, Chief of Staff, Medical Center Director's, VISN Network and national goals. Has basic understanding of managed care practices, includinghealth care finance, billing, coding and documentation. Knowledge, ability and willingness to use and promote the dissemination among clinical staff of current automated technology for Health Information Management Sections (HIMS), patient data tracking, patient orders, etc.

Requirements

• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Responsibilities

• Conducts interpretations on Diagnostic Imaging, MRI, CT, US, IR, or NM (any or all)
• Defines Modality Specific Protocolling
• Consults with Ordering Providers
• Reviews Orders and defines imaging protocols
• Assists in Fee Basis Consult Review
• Attends Multi-Disciplinary Conferences
• Performs Non-IR Invasive Procedures
• Resident supervision/education
• Works with and is supported by Radiology Service leadership.
• Provides direct clinical and administrative oversight for mid-level practitioners and other clinical staff as assigned.
• Provides direct patient care as a consultant in outpatient clinics and/or inpatient wards and will participate as a representative for Radiology Service at multi-disciplinary conferences, such as Tumor Board or Chest Conference.
• Performance reflects and demonstrates support of the Chief, Radiology Service, Chief of Staff, Medical Center Director's, VISN Network and national goals.
• Has basic understanding of managed care practices, includinghealth care finance, billing, coding and documentation.
• Knowledge, ability and willingness to use and promote the dissemination among clinical staff of current automated technology for Health Information Management Sections (HIMS), patient data tracking, patient orders, etc.

Benefits

• Recruitment Incentive: Authorized
• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
• 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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees