Radiologist/Teleradiology – VA Augusta, GA

Fidelity Partners•Augusta, GA

1d•$490,000

About The Position

Radiologist/Teleradiology – VA Augusta, GA Work Location Department of Veterans Affairs Augusta Veteran Affairs Healthcare System 950 15th Street Augusta, GA 30901 Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints, and Drug Screen. Period of Performance: Estimated: 01 April 2026 – 31 March 2027 Type of Employment: Temporary, as needed by the Augusta Veterans Healthcare System Estimated Pay: Up to $490,000.00 per year. Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099). Working Hours The Radiologist/Teleradiology will work on an as-needed basis. This is based on the number of Diagnostic-Plain Film Interpretations and Reports required by the Veterans Affairs. Work days and hours will be coordinated with the Health Services Department. Qualifications Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted medical license valid in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, as well as in the District of Columbia. Must possess a Georgia State Radiology & Teleradiology License. Must possess Board Certification in Radiology. Telemedicine providers must hold a valid Georgia medical license and comply with the Georgia Telehealth Act. Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application. Summary of Duties: The Optometrist will perform eye examinations and refractions, provide eye prescriptions, fit and adjust eyeglasses, or, in some instances, contact lenses. In an emergency, the contractor may be required to provide eyeglasses and/or the repair of eyeglasses. Attire The Optometrist is expected to wear professional clothing while on duty. Duties and Responsibilities Provide board-certified Radiologists to perform final teleradiology Interpretation services. Examination images captured by Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) medical centers will be transmitted to Teleradiology using the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) protocol and the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) compliant encryption. Upon receipt of captured image and patient information from a VISN facility, the contractor shall provide an interpretation for studies. VISN personnel will inform the Teleradiology once images are ready for viewing, once the images are sent using the PACS electronic system. Shall dictate all interpreted studies into the Facility's identified transcription service company or into the Facility's VAMC Radiology voice recognition system, whichever is more advantageous to the Government, to ensure report entry into the VA electronic medical record (Vista/EHR). At the discretion of the VISN, the Powerscribe 360. A speech recognition dictation system can be used for report dictation and e-signature. Training on the VAMC facility dictation system will be provided by the VISN prior to contract physicians beginning work on this contract. The Radiologists will have control of the reporting process from dictation to report sign-off/electronic signature/approval. Dictates self-edits and approves their reports within the application. No transcription services will be provided. Report quality/content will follow ACR standards of report structure and communication of results. Radiologist(s) will notify clinicians of critical findings in accordance with American College of Radiology (ACR) standards, Veterans Health Administration and the VISN "alert notification" policies, and in a manner appropriate to the clinical urgency of the case. When required by policy, Radiologists will supplement critical findings reporting methods using the diagnostic code function. If the Radiologists prefer to use alternative voice recognition software, the product must be integrated into the VA VistA/EHR and function as outlined above. If a serious medical condition is identified during the interpretation, the report shall be immediately called in telephonically or faxed to the attention of the medical facility's designated POC for their information and action. All STAT exams, when properly identified, will be performed and the results communicated within one (1) hour of receipt of images and appropriate paperwork. STAT exams shall be identified by a telephone call to the Radiologist or by a stamp or other indication on the paperwork provided by the Radiologist. All STAT exams must be identified at or prior to receipt of the images and paperwork by the Radiologist. For STAT exams, a preliminary reading will be provided by a radiologist or experienced radiology resident within 1 hour of the image being transmitted to the reading site. The level of experience of the preliminary reader must be, at a minimum, the same level as the level the Contractor provides for its own patients. A preliminary reading will be transmitted back to the referral site within 1 hour of the image being transmitted to the reading site. This can occur by fax, email, or by direct entry into the VA electronic medical record. (Note: Preliminary is defined as abbreviated results. The actual substance of the interpretation is NOT to change in any significant way from preliminary to final interpretation). All stat exams require the contractor to call the requesting physician within one business day from the time the images were transmitted, providing a verbal interpretation. The signed dictated report will be completed within 48 hours of receipt. VA will not need to guarantee any minimum image volume. Final interpretation and official signature will be electronically uploaded into the VA VISTA Radiology package and electronically signed in VISTA by an attending radiologist within 24 hours of the image being transmitted to the reading site. Availability to consult with a radiologist to determine the most appropriate study for the clinical scenario involved; although for the most part, pre-defined protocols would be used. Fees may be charged for such consults if the consult does not result in an imaging study being performed. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Competitive Compensation package Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision options. Outstanding career growth potential. ABOUT US: Fidelity Partners is an Inc. 5000, USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages. Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or call us at (210) 822-4005 or Join our Team Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws (EoE).

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted medical license valid in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, as well as in the District of Columbia.
Must possess a Georgia State Radiology & Teleradiology License.
Must possess Board Certification in Radiology.
Telemedicine providers must hold a valid Georgia medical license and comply with the Georgia Telehealth Act.

Responsibilities

Provide board-certified Radiologists to perform final teleradiology Interpretation services.
Provide an interpretation for studies upon receipt of captured image and patient information from a VISN facility.
Dictate all interpreted studies into the Facility's identified transcription service company or into the Facility's VAMC Radiology voice recognition system
Control of the reporting process from dictation to report sign-off/electronic signature/approval.
Dictate self-edits and approves their reports within the application.
Report quality/content will follow ACR standards of report structure and communication of results.
Notify clinicians of critical findings in accordance with American College of Radiology (ACR) standards
Supplement critical findings reporting methods using the diagnostic code function when required by policy.
Immediately call in telephonically or fax a report to the attention of the medical facility's designated POC if a serious medical condition is identified during the interpretation.
Perform all STAT exams and communicate the results within one (1) hour of receipt of images and appropriate paperwork.
Provide a preliminary reading for STAT exams within 1 hour of the image being transmitted to the reading site.
Call the requesting physician within one business day from the time the images were transmitted, providing a verbal interpretation for all stat exams.
Electronically upload final interpretation and official signature into the VA VISTA Radiology package and electronically signed in VISTA by an attending radiologist within 24 hours of the image being transmitted to the reading site.
Availability to consult with a radiologist to determine the most appropriate study for the clinical scenario involved