Physician (Radiologist) - Body Imaging

Veterans Health Administration • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The Robley Rex VA Medical Center seeks a board-certified or board-eligible diagnostic radiologist to join its Veteran-centered Imaging Service. The role requires appropriate fellowship training in Interventional Radiology and involves onsite work and some teleradiology in a collaborative environment. The Radiology Service operates within a large, complex VA Medical Center and receives consults, orders, and referrals from VISN Medical Centers and outpatient clinics. The medical center and Department of Radiology also participate in training affiliated-institution trainees and radiologic technologist students.

The radiologist interprets general and advanced imaging studies, including plain films, fluoroscopy, CT and MRI examinations of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, and general, vascular, small-parts, and soft-tissue ultrasound. The physician uses fellowship-acquired Body Imaging expertise to interpret complex examinations and provide accurate, timely reports supporting patient care and clinical decision-making. The role includes protocol development, review of exam appropriateness, provider consultation, clinical documentation, communication of critical findings, medication oversight related to radiology procedures, and coordination of patient care. The physician contributes to quality management, multidisciplinary conferences, research, and education and mentorship of trainees and healthcare professionals. The physician rotates between campuses as needed, meets VHA productivity benchmarks, participates in departmental on-call rotation, and is expected to maintain Joint Commission readiness.

The position follows a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. schedule, subject to change based on service or medical-center needs. Compensation and benefits described include competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, paid leave and federal holidays, federal retirement and insurance programs, possible CME reimbursement, free liability protection with tail coverage, and potential eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to program requirements and approval.

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 training program leading to board-certification eligibility, or qualifying alternative training and independent-practice experience described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Must meet applicable VA appointment and application requirements, including background/security investigation and pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Must be a board-certified or board-eligible radiologist, as stated in the position description.
• Appropriate fellowship training in Interventional Radiology, as stated in the position description.

Nice To Haves

• Appropriate training in Neuroimaging.
• Knowledge of the basic operation of imaging equipment.
• Knowledge of radiology image archiving and viewing software.
• Knowledge of voice-recognition dictation software.

Responsibilities

• Interpret general radiology examinations, including plain films.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic fluoroscopic studies with and without contrast material.
• Interpret complex imaging examinations using Body Imaging expertise, including CT and MRI examinations of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis.
• Interpret general, vascular, small-parts, and soft-tissue ultrasound examinations.
• 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; document or communicate verbal notifications of results when required.
• Review exam requests for appropriateness, prescribe protocols, and modify them for specific clinical indications.
• Consult with providers on exam selection, results, and other radiology matters.
• Participate in local multidisciplinary and interdepartmental conferences.
• Coordinate patient care by contacting clinical providers about evaluation, management, follow-up, and related care.
• Provide clinical oversight of medication administration related to radiology procedures, including contrast, preps, and other medications.
• Provide technical image-quality feedback to technologists.
• Participate in quality management, including film-quality review, peer review, and performance-improvement activities.
• Educate and mentor residents, fellows, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in research activities and scholarly programs.
• Rotate between campuses as needed, meet VHA physician productivity benchmarks, and participate in on-call services for the department.
• Maintain Joint Commission readiness.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility, subject to program requirements and approval, with an award of up to $200,000 and an eligibility period of one to five years.
• 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 federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for 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