Physician (Diagnostic-Radiologist) - Neuroradiology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center seeks a fellowship-trained Neuroradiologist (CAQ preferred) to focus ~75% on subspecialty neuroradiology and contribute to general radiology including ultrasound and abdominopelvic CT as needed.

The position involves after-hours on-call coverage for evenings, weekends, and holidays with in-house radiologists as backup; remote radiologists are expected to take 2x call to offset in-house duties. Monday–Friday schedule 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• fellowship-trained neuroradiologist with CAQ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Neuroradiology imaging focuses on brain, neck and spine, CT and MRI.
• Minority of duties (~25%) will include general radiology coverage (ultrasound and radiography).
• Familiarity with advanced techniques (CT/MR perfusion, ASL, DTI) is preferred.
• Work schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Skills

Neuroradiology

CAQ preferred

Education

Fellowship in Neuroradiology (ACGME)

Job description

Summary

The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is seeking a fellowship-trained Neuroradiologist (CAQ preferred). Approximately 75% of workload will be subspecialty neuroradiology with an ability to participate in general radiography - ultrasound - and abdominopelvic CT also expected. After-hour weekday evenings - weekends - and holidays covered with diagnostic radiologists on-call for backup. Remote radiologists expected to take 2x call to compensate for having no in-house duties.

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
• Fellowship Training: 1 or 2 year Neuroradiology ACGME fellowship
• Preferred Experience: Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires light lifting up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - both hands and legs - standing up to 1 hour - Near vision correctable at 13"" to 1"" to Jaeger 1 to 4 - both eyes required - depth perception - ability to distinguish basic colors and shade of colors - Hearing (aid may be permitted).

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application
• Learn more 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 Neuroradiology imaging focuses on brain - neck - and spine - computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Familiarity with advanced techniques including CT/MR perfusion - including arterial spin labeling (ASL) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) preferred
• Minority of duties (~25%) will include general radiology coverage of ultrasound and radiography
• Experience with head and neck PET imaging also preferred
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm