PHYSICIAN (CHIEF OF IMAGING) RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE EDRP AUTHORIZED

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Buffalo (NY); Vor Ort; USD 350.000 - 520.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

EDRP Eligible

Recruitment incentive (50% annually)

Zusammenfassung

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Radiologist with board certification and fellowship training in radiology to lead imaging services. The role includes interpreting imaging studies, supervising staff, and coordinating with clinicians to ensure optimal patient care.

The position emphasizes leadership, teaching, and participation in multidisciplinary conferences, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and potential recruitment incentives, including EDRP

Qualifikationen

• U.S. citizen or eligible per VA policy.
• Medical degree from an approved school and year completed.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the U.S. or District of Columbia.
• Residency in an ACGME/AOA accredited program with board eligibility/certification.
• Strong English communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Interpret X-rays, CTs, MRIs, and ultrasounds with high accuracy.
• Provide radiology leadership and supervision to staff and trainees.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences and collaborate with clinicians.
• Ensure protocol adherence and high-quality patient care.
• Engage in teaching, research, and program development as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Board Certified

Leadership Experience

Ausbildung

MD or DO with radiology

Fellowship in Radiology

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Board Certified and Fellowship Training in Radiology - Leadership Experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 A recruitment or relocation incentive is being offered to Best Qualified candidates at 50% each year for a commitment of 1- 4 years.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• A recruitment or relocation incentive is being offered to Best Qualified candidates at 50% each year for a commitment of 1- 4 years
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• 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
• This is a supervisory position.
• Major Duties and Responsibilities: Being proficient in interpreting X-rays - CT scans - MRI's and US
• Expertise in mammography and IR skills a plus as well as Neuro-imaging and body imaging
• Able to protocol exams appropriately
• Interact well with radiology staff as well as hospital staff - including bit not limited to consulting with referring clinicians
• Participate in mutli-disciplinary conferences - at the discretion of service chief
• Being self motivated
• Being able to work in a team environment and supervise others under you
• Other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Compressed Schedules Offered