Physician (Nuclear Medicine)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Vor Ort; USD 250.000 - 320.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Recruitment incentive

Relocation incentive

Paid time off (PTO)

Federal benefits

Zusammenfassung

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Radiologist to serve in the Diagnostic Imaging Service at the Corporal Michael J Crescenz VAMC in Philadelphia, PA.

The physician will diagnose and treat using radiopharmaceuticals, interpret PET, PET/CT, and other nuclear medicine studies. Responsibilities include reporting imaging results, ensuring patient safety, supervising learners, and participating in quality initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold MD degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in a US state or territory.
• Completion of residency in a core specialty approved for board eligibility.

Aufgaben

• Interpret nuclear medicine imaging studies including PET and PET/CT.
• Provide targeted radionuclide therapies when appropriate.
• Review electronic chart information and generate comprehensive imaging reports.
• Communicate results and impressions promptly to referring providers.
• Supervise trainees and participate in quality management and safety programs.

Kenntnisse

Nuclear medicine

Radiology

Board eligible/certified

Ausbildung

MD degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 31 - 2026.Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

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: Board eligible or Board-Certified Nuclear Medicine Physician (with a subspecialty certification in Nuclear Radiology)
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: VA Handbook 5019/1 - Part II - Pre-Placement Physical Examinations and Evaluations.

Duties

• The physician will serve as a Nuclear Medicine Radiologist for the Diagnostic Imaging Service at the Corporal Michael J
• Crescenz VAMC (CMCVAMC) in Philadelphia - PA
• He/she will specialize in the use of radioactive materials (radiopharmaceuticals) to diagnose and treat various diseases
• This physician will interpret imaging studies as Position Emission Tomography (PET) - PET/CT - and other nuclear medicine procedures
• In addition to diagnostic imaging - the nuclear medicine physician may also provide targeted radionuclide therapies to treat certain cancers and other medical conditions
• Duties include - but not limited to: Reviews information from the electronic chart
• Provides a comprehensive report of imaging examinations
• Interpret nuclear medicine imaging studies - including PET - PET/CT - cardiac scans - thyroid scans - renal scans and others
• Communicate results and diagnostic impressions to referring providers in a timely and clear manner
• Assess patients for suitability using radiopharmaceuticals Ensures patient privacy and confidentiality of patient medical information Supervises and trains medical students - residents and other learners
• Involvement in quality management and patient safety involving Nuclear Medicine Imaging
• Attends additional meetings and educational opportunities with Service Chief or Section Chief approval
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: 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 $4 -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: 0800-1630