Physician - Interventional Radiologist

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 190,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs in Oklahoma City seeks an experienced Interventional Radiologist. You will oversee interventional procedures, image quality, and patient care across the vascular and non-vascular spectrum.

The role provides access to the Education Debt Reduction Program, competitive salary, great benefits, and opportunities for teaching and research within the VA system.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree with radiology residency and board certification/eligibility.
• Active US license to practice medicine in a state or territory.
• Eligibility for procedures in interventional radiology within VA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee interventional radiology procedures and imaging quality.
• Provide patient care pre- and post-procedure with multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate staff and participate in quality improvement and safety reviews.

Skills

Proficient IR procedures

Clinical communication

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or DO

Radiology residency training

Board certification/eligibility in radiology

Tools

Interventional radiology equipment

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.

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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position
• A physical examination prior to placement is required
• This is a designated drug testing position
• After appointment - you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
• Requires lifting 15-44 pounds
• pushing (approx
• 2 hours)
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers and both hands
• walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
• Hearing aid is permitted.

Duties

• Experience the energy - excitement and welcoming spirit of OKC! Named one of the Best Places to Visit by Atlas Obscura and Southern Living - Oklahoma City offers all of the culture - cuisine - attractions and amenities you'd expect in a modern metropolis
• And with its rugged Western past - working stockyards and title as "Horse Show Capital of the World -" it's rich in cowboy culture - as well
• From family fun to romantic retreats to outdoor adventures you won't find anywhere else - Oklahoma City has plenty of hustle without all the hassle
• The OKC VA holds a solid 3-star overall rating - which ranks it among the highest-performing medical facilities in the metroplex
• By comparison - other medical facilities in the metroplex often fall lower in this rating category
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Approved Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for 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 your start date
• 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
• Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program
• 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 Duties: Oversight of Quality and Safety Review and approve requests for interventional procedures - ensuring appropriateness based on clinical indications
• Prescribe and modify procedural protocols for vascular and non-vascular interventions
• Provide oversight of technical image quality and procedural safety - offering feedback to technologists and nursing staff
• Oversee medication administration relevant to interventional procedures - including contrast agents - sedation - and peri-procedural medications
• Serve as a resource for infection control practices - including sterile technique and post-procedure care
• Participate in VA safety and quality assurance committees - including peer review - protocol review - and performance improvement initiatives
• Procedure Performance - Interpretation - and Consultation Perform a wide range of interventional radiology procedures (e.g. - angiography - embolization - biopsies - drainages - vascular access)
• Interpret imaging studies related to interventional procedures - correlating findings with clinical information in CPRS
• Generate comprehensive procedure reports - including pertinent findings - measurements - procedural details - complications - recommendations - and impression
• Patient Care Interact with patients to obtain relevant clinical history and physical exam findings within the scope of interventional radiology practice
• Provide education to patients and families regarding procedures - risks - benefits - and alternatives
• Obtain informed consent - issue disclosures when appropriate - and document all interactions in CPRS
• Participate in the coordination of patient care - including pre- and post-procedure management - follow-up - and communication with clinical teams
• Make timely notification of time-sensitive results and/or results with major clinical significance
• 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 in technologist - radiologic assistant - medical student - resident - and other teaching programs involving the Imaging Service
• Provide clinical experience - cognitive development - and other aspects of effective teaching
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm