Diagnostic Radiologist

Department of Veterans Affairs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Loan repayment

Paid Time Off

Federal health/vision/dental/insurance

CME reimbursement

Malpractice tail coverage

Job summary

The St. Louis, MO Veterans Affairs Medical Center is recruiting a diagnostic radiologist to provide timely imaging interpretation and management across inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with referring physicians, and adherence to VA standards. It offers a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and Education Debt Reduction Program options for qualified applicants.

Responsibilities

• Reviews imaging orders and consults.
• Determines the appropriate diagnostic imaging modality and protocols.
• Serves as subject matter expert on imaging examinations for referring physicians.
• Follows professional industry standards while protocoling examinations and radiation dosing.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and continuing education for staff.

Job description

The St. Louis, MO Veterans Affairs Medical Center is recruiting a diagnostic radiologist!

Sign on bonus is available! Relocation expenses are available! Assistance with payment of med school loans up to $200K!If you're looking for that big city vibe without all the hassle, St. Louis is your place. It's got just the right mixture of family-friendly fun with a vibrant nightlife scene and has much to offer anyone of any age. Affordability and community make this big Midwestern city feel like small town USA. You can enjoy the great outdoors in more than 100 parks city-wide. If you're a sports fan, St. Louis has you covered and is home to the St. Louis Cardinals, 11-time World Series winners and Hockey's St. Louis Blues have made it to four Stanley Cup finals, winning the championship in 2019. There are many free things you can do in the city; you won't get bored in St. Louis. The diagnostic radiologist ensures timely delivery of quality assessment, diagnosis, and management of inpatient, residential, and outpatient care in accordance with VHA and Health Care System standards.

Reviews imaging orders and consults. Obtains patient histories from electronic medical records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring physicians. Determines the appropriate diagnostic imaging modality and protocols. Communicates with specialized imaging staff of the selected protocols and provides various levels of supervision based on the individual's qualifications and scope of practice.

Serves as a subject matter expert on imaging examinations and procedures for referring physicians. Makes recommendations in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions based on their extensive knowledge of medicine.

Follows professional industry standards while protocoling examinations, prescribing contrast, medication, and radiation doses.

Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, over sedation, bleeding, or adverse reactions.

Participates in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error is high or in areas of low productivity because of an ineffective process.

Participates continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise. Educates imaging staff new processes, examinations, techniques, or procedures learned.

Active participation of the radiation safety program. Adheres to ALARA principles. Administers radiation with occupational, patient, and public safety in mind. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

We offer: Competitive salary based on qualifications Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Available to highly qualified individual. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program up to $200,000 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryCME: Possible $3,500 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: M-F 0730-1600