Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic)-GP-0602-14
About The Position
This Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic) position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in San Antonio, Texas. BAMC is a 425-bed academic medical center and the Department of Defense’s largest medical facility and only Level 1 trauma center. The center is staffed by more than 8,000 military personnel, civilians, and contractors, and provides care to wounded service members and the San Antonio community. The physician evaluates diagnostic imaging for diagnosis, patient care, research, and education; collaborates with imaging personnel and interdisciplinary clinical and research teams; consults with requesting providers about procedures; and communicates radiologic findings and interpretations to clinicians. The role also includes training residents, physicians, and medical students in Diagnostic Radiology and coordinating radiological services with other medical activities. This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation open to U.S. citizens. Recruitment or relocation incentives, salary negotiation for candidates new to Federal service, student loan repayment, and remote telework may be authorized. Federal civilian healthcare providers are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act while acting within the scope of employment, so medical malpractice liability insurance is not required. Salary is determined after an accepted initial offer through an Activity Compensation Panel, based on the position specialty, grade, and location.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree meeting the stated accreditation or foreign-equivalency requirements.
- Current, active, full, and unrestricted Physician license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
- At least one year of supervised direct clinical service after obtaining the medical degree, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in an accredited hospital or institution.
- Successful completion of accredited residency training in Diagnostic Radiology and equivalent experience and training totaling at least four years; experience cannot substitute for required specialty residency training.
- Applicants must provide transcripts or proof of foreign equivalency, a copy of their license or registration, and proof of graduate training program completion with the application.
Nice To Haves
- Highly qualified candidates may be eligible for recruitment or relocation incentives.
- Salary negotiation may be available to candidates new to Federal service.
- Student loan repayment may be authorized.
- Remote telework may be authorized.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate imaging test results for diagnosis, patient care, research, and education.
- Collaborate with diagnostic imaging staff, x-ray technicians, laboratory staff, referring clinical teams, providers, and other direct and indirect patient care professionals.
- Consult with interdisciplinary clinical and research staff about imaging findings to assist and direct clinical care plans and achieve clinical and research objectives.
- Consult with the requesting clinical provider before a procedure, decide on the procedure, and ensure patient invasiveness is minimized.
- Provide consultation and reports of radiologic diagnostic examinations, including study interpretations and diagnoses, to clinicians.
- Train Radiology residents, other Department physicians, and medical students in Diagnostic Radiology.
- Assist with formulating plans and procedures for assigned services and coordinate radiological services with other medical activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- Paid time off
- Medical benefits
- Student loan repayment
- Retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan and matching employer contributions
- Federal Tort Claims Act coverage for medical malpractice liability while acting within the scope of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
