Physician (Interventional Radiologist)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Martinsburg, WV seeks an Interventional Radiologist to perform advanced interventional radiology procedures, provide diagnostic imaging interpretations, and coordinate patient care across locations.

The role involves supervision of procedures, collaboration with clinicians, and ongoing participation in quality management and resident education. VA total rewards apply, including licensure support and ongoing CME opportunities.

Qualifications

• MD degree or equivalent in medicine from an approved school.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• Completion of an ACGME/AOA accredited radiology residency or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and Performs interventional radiology procedures (CT/Ultrasound guided biopsies, angiography, embolization, drain placements).
• Interprets diagnostic imaging including MRI, PET/CT, CT, ultrasound.
• Coordinates patient care and communicates with primary care practitioners.
• Participates in quality management activities, peer reviews, and education.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Diagnostic imaging interpretation

English proficiency

Education

MD degree

US radiology residency (ACGME/AOA)

Job description

Summary

The Interventional Radiologist serves as a specialist in the Radiology Service performing basic and advanced interventional radiology procedures. This includes consultation and preparation in advance of such procedures and follow up after performance of such procedures. The IR also provides interpretations of diagnostic imaging procedures - including MRI - PET/CT - CT - Fluoroscopy - Ultrasound and other diagnostic imaging studies.

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
• 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
• (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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) leading to eligibility for board certification - OR (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) leading to eligibility for board certification - OR (3) 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 or post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States - OR (4) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of independent practice int he 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
• (5) 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
• 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

• Supervises - performs and interprets interventional diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to include: CT and U/S guided biopsied - pulmonary angiography - angioplasty and angiographic stenting: paracentesis - thoracentesis - biliary procedure including percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage - percutaneous nephrostomy and ureteral stent insertion
• gastrostomy gastrojejunostomy and balloon dilation of enteric strictures - et.
• Chemoembolization - TIPS procedures - RF ablations - various tube and drain placements
• Represents Radiology in clinical conferences and multidisciplinary programs
• Participates in Quality Management activities such as peer reviews - image quality - equipment reviews and other activities as required
• Participates in institutional committees and boards as required
• Accurate documentation of procedures with the EHR as required by medical by-laws
• Maintains required educational requirements - BLS - SCLS certification as appropriate and medical license and certification as required by facility by-laws
• This Radiologist reviews imaging requests in these areas for appropriateness and provides appropriate protocols to and oversight of radiology technologist and resident physicians in these areas and modalities
• This Radiologist coordinates patient care by effective communication with Primary Care practitioners at local and remote locations
• active participant in resident noon lectures - morning reports - including case presentations and other educational activities
• is highly visible and accessible to al customers
• Direct patient care may occur through face-to-face or telemedicine modalities
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized 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 Work Schedule: 8:00AM-4:30PM