Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic)- Mammography

Veterans Health Administration•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Miami VA Healthcare System's Radiology Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Radiologist-Mammography. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
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.
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 or board eligible in Mammography and MQSA is Preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a diagnostic radiologist for breast imaging and oversee the Breast Imaging Center.
Provide interpretive and patient care services within the scope of a clinical diagnostic radiologist and mammographer.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide multimodality diagnostic imaging services with an emphasis on mammographic skills, to include screening mammography, diagnostic mammography and ultrasound, tomography, as well as ultrasound and stereotactic guided biopsies.
Interpreting all breast imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in electronic health record.
Generating reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements, a description of normal and abnormal structures, discussion of differential diagnoses, recommendations, and impressions.
Screening and diagnostic Mammography, breast Ultrasound, breast MRI, and image-guided biopsies.
Consulting with patients over results and recommend further testing.
Interpreting and analyzing medical images to diagnose illnesses and injuries.
Consulting with referring physicians to determine appropriate imaging studies.
Administering contrast agents and medications used in imaging procedures.
Monitoring patients during procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
Defines Modality Specific Protocolling.
Consulting with Ordering Providers.
Reviewing Orders and defining imaging protocols.
Supervises medical students or physician residents (including fellows).

Benefits

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 (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus)
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment)