Physician - (Diagnostic Radiologist)

American Society of Neuroradiology; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (50-55 days annually)

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

CME reimbursement up to $1,000 annually

Job summary

The American Society of Neuroradiology in Martinsburg, West Virginia is seeking a skilled Physician – Diagnostic Radiologist to provide expertise in various aspects of patient care and imaging services. Candidates should possess a degree in medicine and a current medical license.

Responsibilities include oversight of imaging quality, interpreting images, and interacting with patients to support their care. This role offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or meet recruitment qualifications.
• Must have a current, unrestricted medical license.
• Completion of residency training in an accredited core specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in Diagnostic Radiology and patient care.
• Oversight of quality and safety for imaging procedures.
• Interpret imaging exams and generate detailed reports.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Diagnostic Radiology

Education

Degree of doctor of medicine or equivalent

Job description

Physician – Diagnostic Radiologist

Posted: 29-May-26
Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia

Summary

NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information – refer to Required Documents below.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Education: Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in 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
• License: 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. Approved residencies are:
  • Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) leading to eligibility for board certification
  • Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) leading to eligibility for board certification
  • 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 in the United States – performing under a full and unrestricted license
  • Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of 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 exposes the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions:
  • (a) 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 (that is – 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.
  • (b) 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: Diagnostic Radiology. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 35 pounds – intermittently; moderate carrying (15-35 pounds) – intermittently; lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care; pulling – intermittently; pushing – intermittently; reaching above the shoulders – intermittently – both hands required; walking – intermittently; standing – intermittently; kneeling – intermittently; and repeated bending.

Duties

• Duties include but not limited to: Provide expertise and support in various facets of Diagnostic Radiology and patient care
• Oversight of quality and safety: Review exam requests for appropriateness; prescribe exam protocols and modify as needed for specific clinical indications; provide oversight of technical image quality with feedback to technologist; provide clinical oversight of medication administration – including contrast preparations – and other medications relevant to the Imaging Service; provide oversight and serve as resource for radiation and MRI safety; provide oversight and serve as resource for infection control practices; participate in various aspects of quality assurance such as peer review, protocol review, appropriateness criteria, and performance improvement
• Image Interpretation and Consultation: Interpret imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in CPRS; generate reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements, a description of normal and abnormal structures, discussion of differential diagnoses, recommendations, and impression; support patient care services with reports timely to the care being delivered with the method of communication appropriate to the level of clinical importance or acuity
• Consult with providers on various aspects of imaging such as exam selection – review of results and other support functions; participate in clinical conferences such as Tumor Board and others
• Patient Care: Interact with patients to obtain relevant clinical history and physical exam findings within the scope of radiology practice – provide education to patients and support, obtain informed consent, issue disclosures when appropriate, document in CPRS, enter orders in CPRS – and other aspects of the physical practice
• Participate in the coordination of patient care: Contact clinical providers as relevant to assure effective patient care – discuss evaluation, management, follow-up, and other aspects of coordinated, patient-centered care
• Make timely and definitive notification of time-sensitive results and/or results that have major clinical significance; integrate resources to provide current – optimal care by consulting colleagues, researching literature, maintaining continuing education and other sources of current practice
• Medical Staff Functions: Participate in Imaging and general medical staff meetings – committee assignments – compliance and other components of an organized medical staff; education: support academic affiliations for technologist, radiologic assistant, medical student, resident, and other teaching programs that involve the Imaging Service; provide clinical experience – cognitive development – and other aspects of effective teaching; research is not required but is encouraged by the VA and supported as feasible to allow the opportunity for study design, data collection, analysis, publication, and other aspects of research
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VHA Physician Total Rewards; recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus): 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 401(k) 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; work schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM