Lead Radiologist — MRI/CT/PET Imaging Expert

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 320,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME reimbursement

Federal benefits

Job summary

The Radiologist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will diagnose patient disorders and diseases using X-rays, ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine techniques across multiple modalities.

This role includes supervising residents, interpreting imaging studies, and coordinating radiology services to ensure high-quality patient care. Boise VA Healthcare System details in duties illustrate a broad setting with a comprehensive benefits package and work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Boise - Idaho blends urban sophistication with outdoor thrills
• Take a stroll through Downtown Boise & Old Boise - where history meets modern design - or the Boise River Greenbelt
• The city offers a vibrant and diverse dining and night life scene - Visit Boise's food guide - and is home to Boise State University's Bronco Stadium
• Boise is a Kid friendly and Pet friendly destination
• For more adventure head to Bogus Basin Ski Resort & Boise Foothills - or to the world-famous Sun Valley or scenic McCall
• The Boise VA Healthcare System provides health care services at 6 locations in Idaho and eastern Oregon
• Facilities include our Boise VA Medical Center and 5 community-based outpatient clinics in Caldwell - Mountain Home - Salmon - and Twin Falls - Idaho - and Hines - Oregon
• To learn more about the services each location offers - visit the VA Boise health services page
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates
• If authorized-10% of salary with 2 years of service obligation Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases 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 VA Insurance: 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 territory CME: Possible $1 -000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Duties include
• Supervises and teaches residents or medical students
• Obtains patients' histories from electronic records - patient interviews - dictated reports - and by communicating with referring clinicians
• Prepares comprehensive interpretive reports of findings
• Performs and interprets the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - computer tomography (CT) - positron emission tomography (PET) - nuclear cardiology treadmill studies - mammography - and ultrasound
• Reviews and transmits images and information using picture archiving and communications systems
• Communicates examination results and diagnostic information to referring physicians - patients - and families
• Evaluates medical information to determine patients' risk factors (such as allergies to contrast agents) and to make decisions regarding the appropriateness of procedures
• Provides counseling to radiologic patients to explain the processes - risks - benefits - and alternative treatments
• Confers with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses
• Coordinates radiological services with other medical activities
• Documents performance - interpretation - and outcomes of procedures performed
• Establishes and enforces standards for protection of patients and staff
• Develops and monitors procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images
• Administers radiopaque substances by injection - orally - and as enemas to render internal structures and organs visible on x-ray films and fluoroscopic screens
• Recognizes and treats complications during and after procedures including blood pressure problems - pain - oversedation - and bleeding
• Participates in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise
• Participates in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error is high
• Implements protocols in areas such as drugs - resuscitation - emergencies - power failures - and infection control
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 am-4:30 pm Additional Requirement: American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification or equivalent.

Job description

The Radiologist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will diagnose patient disorders and diseases using X-rays, ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine techniques across multiple modalities.

This role includes supervising residents, interpreting imaging studies, and coordinating radiology services to ensure high-quality patient care. Boise VA Healthcare System details in duties illustrate a broad setting with a comprehensive benefits package and work schedule.