Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist (REMOTE & SIGN ON BONUS)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 325,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligible

Recruitment/Relocation incentives

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Gary, Indiana is seeking a radiologist to interpret diagnostic imaging studies, perform procedures, and participate in patient care within a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes board-certified radiology practice, quality imaging, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The prospect includes Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility; information on incentives, licensure, and scheduling are described in the posting.

Job description

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.

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: Proficient in Body Imaging (including prostate MR and prostate PET) Proficient in Vascular Imaging (CT and MR angiography - including runoff studies preferred) Proficient in Thoracic Imaging - specifically lung cancer screening and oncologic imaging Board Certified/Board eligible in Radiology Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/


• Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting - 15-44 pounds


• Moderate carrying - 15-44 pounds


• Reaching above shoulder


• Use of fingers


• Both hands required


• Walking (6hrs)


• Standing (6hrs)


• Repeated bending (2-4hrs)


• Both eyes required


• Depth perception


• Ability to distinguish basic colors


• Ability to distinguish shades of colors


• Hearing (aid permitted)


• Mental/ Emotional Stability


• Ability to perform privileges Independently perform physical exam


• Cognitive Stability.

Duties

• Work Schedule: Monday- Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package


• VHA Physician Total Rewards


• Duties: The radiologist should be experienced in the interpretation of diagnostic radiologic studies to include modalities of computed tomography - general radiography - fluoroscopy - magnetic resonance imaging - nuclear medicine - DEXA - and ultrasonography


• Experience and ability to perform procedures such as imaging guided biopsies and drainages - pain procedures - paracentesis - thoracentesis - lumbar puncture - and arthrography is desirable although not required


• Eligible for academic appointment to provide training - mentoring - and supervision to UMKC School of Medicine radiology residents The radiologist will be responsible for performing formal study interpretation - radiologic procedures - conferences/tumor board representation - and professional consultation Participation in staff meetings and service or facility level committees/boards - when assigned


• Maintain VA training and credentialing requirements - participation in the FPPE/OPPE process - participation in peer review - uphold integrity of Protected Health Information


• Facilitates clinic staff productivity and maintains acceptable personal clinical productivity as determined by national productivity goals and the Service Chief


• Shared responsibility of review and establishment of imaging protocols


• review and protocol of imaging requests


• ensuring appropriate preps and medication are ordered


• technical oversight and feedback for the technologist performing the examinations


• overall safety of imaging patients including oversight of contrast administration and response to adverse patient reactions


• Utilization of interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients - families - and other members of the health care team


• Demonstrates knowledge of established and evolving concepts within Diagnostic Imaging - and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others


• Expected to practice within the standard of care at all times


• Ensures practice-based learning and improvement - expected to be able to use scientific evidence and methods to investigate - evaluate - and improve patient care.