Interventional Radiologist

RieLes Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

RieLes Group seeks Board Certified Interventional Radiology physicians to deliver on-site IR services at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. Duties include performing IR procedures, patient evaluation, and collaboration with referring clinicians.

The role requires on-site daily coverage with after-hours/on-call duties and adherence to VA and ACR guidelines. Candidates must hold ABR certification or be eligible and maintain licensure in the US.

Qualifications

• ABR Board Certified or Board Eligible.
• Must hold an unrestricted US medical license.
• Continued certification maintenance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site IR physician services to VA beneficiaries.
• Perform and manage a broad range of IR procedures.
• Evaluate patients and determine IR treatment plans.
• Consult with referring clinicians on indications for IR procedures.
• Provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call coverage.
• Maintain documentation within VA EHR and meet VA/ACR standards.

Skills

ABR Board Certified/Eligible

On-site patient care

Emergency on-call coverage

Education

MD with unrestricted US license

ABR certification maintenance

Tools

VA EHR (VISTA)

PACS

Voice recognition systems

Job description

VA Medical Center – Bronx, NY

James J. Peters VA Medical Center

130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468

Department of Veterans Affairs

Interventional Radiology

Work Arrangement: On-Site 1 FTE and 3 On-Call Coverage

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with after-hours on-call coverage

Contract Term: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years

Anticipated Start: February 1, 2027

Position Overview:

RieLes Group is seeking Board Certified Interventional Radiology Physicians to provide on-site and on-call Interventional Radiology services to eligible beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, New York

The selected physicians will provide high-quality Interventional Radiology services in accordance with VA requirements and applicable American College of Radiology (ACR) standards. The position involves direct patient care, IR procedures, consultation with referring clinicians, documentation, and emergency/on-call coverage.

The VA requires one IR physician on site daily, while must propose a minimum of four Board Certified / Board Eligible IR physicians as key personnel to ensure adequate scheduling and coverage

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site Interventional Radiology physician services to VA beneficiaries
• Perform and manage a broad range of Interventional Radiology procedures
• Evaluate patients and determine appropriate IR treatment plans
• Consult with referring physicians regarding appropriate indications for IR procedures
• Communicate clinically appropriate treatment recommendations with referring clinicians
• Provide timely interpretation, documentation, and communication of test results
• Participate in scheduled IR clinics and procedures
• Provide after-hours, weekend, holiday, and emergency on-call coverage
• Be available by telephone for consultations during on-call periods
• Respond on site when required for urgent/emergent IR services
• Maintain accurate documentation within the VA electronic health record
• Work within granted VA clinical privileges and scope of practice
• Maintain professional standards consistent with VA requirements and ACR guidelines

Identifies IR procedures including angiography, balloon angioplasty/stent placement, biliary interventions, biopsies, chemoembolization, cholecystostomy, cryoablation, dialysis access interventions, drain placement, embolization, gastrostomy, IVC filters, kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty, line insertion, microwave/radiofrequency ablation, nephrostomy, thrombolysis, TIPS, Y-90 radioembolization, and related services

Schedule & Call Requirements

Regular IR Department Hours:

Monday–Friday

8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Minimum of one IR physician on site daily

On-Call Coverage:

Evenings

Emergency/urgent IR coverage

On-call physicians must be available by phone within 15 minutes and be able to report on site within 45 minutes when required

The contract schedule includes approximately:

2,080 hours of on-site IR physician services

250 nights of on-call/call-back coverage

104 weekend days of on-call/call-back coverage

11 holidays of on-call/call-back coverage

Required Qualifications:

Education & Board Certification

• Physician with appropriate training in Interventional Radiology
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Radiology (ABR)
• Must be currently fulfilling applicable ABR Maintenance of Certification requirements
• Continuing education requirements necessary to maintain certification must remain current

Medical License:

• Must hold a current, full, and unrestricted medical license in at least one U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia at the time services are performed
• Physicians with current licenses that have been restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily revoked/surrendered pending action, or denied upon application are not eligible
• Must successfully complete the VA credentialing and privileging process
• Physician must possess the credentials necessary to obtain the required clinical privileges
• No services may be performed until credentialing and privileging are approved by the appropriate VA authorities

Technical & Professional Requirements:

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in the skills required to perform assigned IR duties
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently
• Ability to work with VA electronic health records, PACS, and voice-recognition systems
• Must provide verifiable documentation of education, training, competency, certification, and licensure when requested

Required Training:

Contract physicians must complete applicable VA-mandated training, including requirements related to:

• ACLS/BLS
• EHR
• Moderate Sedation
• MRI Safety
• Infection Control
• VA Privacy/HIPAA
• Blood Administration Complications
• Active Threat Training
• Government Ethics
• VA Core Values/ICARE
• VISTA Imaging
• Other mandatory VA training as required

Clinical Standards:

Physicians are expected to provide Interventional Radiology care meeting or exceeding applicable national standards, including American College of Radiology guidelines, Joint Commission standards, American Hospital Association standards, and the requirements of the VA Performance Work Statement

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Interventional Radiologist who:

• Is ABR Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Maintains an unrestricted U.S. medical license
• Has strong procedural competency across Interventional Radiology
• Is comfortable providing both scheduled and emergency IR services
• Can participate in an on-call rotation
• Can obtain and maintain VA credentialing and clinical privileges
• Demonstrates strong communication and clinical judgment
• Is comfortable working in a VA medical center environment

The requirement as 1.0 VA FTE and requires the contractor to provide at least four qualified IR physicians as key personnel to support coverage and scheduling

Qualified Interventional Radiologists interested in this opportunity should submit an updated CV/resume highlighting:

• Interventional Radiology training and experience
• Current medical licensure
• Procedural experience
• Current certifications
• VA or government-facility experience, if applicable
• Availability for on-site and on-call coverage