Physician (Radiologist) - Body Imaging

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 490,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Authorized

Paid time off

Federal pension

CME reimbursement

Tail coverage

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at Robley Rex VA Medical Center seeks a Board Certified/Board Eligible Diagnostic Radiologist to join a dynamic imaging service. Radiologist must have IR fellowship and be capable of interpreting CT/MRI and fluoroscopic studies.

The role includes onsite work with potential teleradiology, teaching responsibilities, and participation in multidisciplinary conferences. Strong clinical collaboration and adherence to patient-centered care are required.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible Radiologist.
• Radiology residency completed; Interventional Radiology fellowship preferred.
• Current full, unrestricted license in the United States.
• Experience in academic medical centers and training residents recommended.
• Proficient in English, excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Interpret general radiology examinations (plain film).
• Perform and interpret diagnostic fluoroscopic studies with contrast.
• Interpret CT and MRI examinations of chest, abdomen and pelvis.
• Provide clinical oversight of imaging procedures and patient care.
• Participate in education and mentorship of residents, fellows and medical students.
• Contribute to protocol development and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Board certification

Interventional Radiology fellowship

Clinical instruction

English proficiency

Education

MD/DO in Radiology

Radiology Residency

IR fellowship

Tools

PACS

Radiology image archiving software

Voice recognition dictation

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.

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: Radiologist must be a Board Certified or Board Eligible Radiologist
• Appropriate training in Neuroimaging
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: See VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G2.

Duties

• The Robley Rex VA Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Diagnostic Radiologist to join a dynamic - Veteran-Centered Imaging Service
• Radiologist must be a Board Certified or Board Eligible Radiologist
• Appropriate fellowship training in Interventional Radiology
• The Radiology Service is a part of a large - complex - VA Medical Center with consults - orders and referrals from VISN Medical Centers and outpatient clinics
• The VA medical center and Department of Radiology are involved in training of affiliated institution trainees - and Radiologic Technologist students
• Functions: Works includes onsite and some teleradiology
• Works in a Veteran centered - dynamic - team oriented - and collaborative environment
• Meets VHA defined benchmarks for physician productivity
• Rotates between campuses - as needed
• Interprets general radiology examinations (plain film)
• Performs and interprets diagnostic fluoroscopic studies (without and with contrast material)
• Applies advanced knowledge and skills acquired through fellowship training in Body Imaging to interpret complex imaging examinations and deliver accurate -timely reports that support patient care and clinical decision-making
• Interprets CT examinations of the chest - abdomen - and pelvis
• Interprets MRI examinations of the chest - abdomen and pelvis
• Interprets general - vascular - small parts and soft tissue ultrasound examinations
• Participates in the development of new protocols and imaging techniques
• Issues timely Radiology Reports
• Documents clinical notes in the electronic medical record - when appropriate
• Communicates critical findings according to the medical center policy
• Participates in quality management activities such as film quality review - peer review and other performance improvement activities
• Reviews exam requests for appropriateness
• Prescribes exam protocols and modifies as needed for specific clinical indications
• Consults with providers on various aspects of radiology such as exam selection - review of results - etc
• Participates in various local multidisciplinary and interdepartmental conferences
• Participates in the education and mentorship of residents - fellows - medical students - and other healthcare professionals - fostering an environment of academic excellence and continuous learning
• Participates in the coordination of patient care: Contacts clinical providers as relevant to assure effective patient care - discuss evaluation - management - follow-up - and other aspects of coordinated - patient-centered care
• Provides clinical oversight of medication administration - including contrast - preps and other medications relevant to the radiology procedures
• Provides technical image quality feedback to technologists
• Utilizes abnormal diagnostic codes appropriately and communicates/documents verbal notification of results when required
• Participates in research activities and scholarly programs
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and teaching skills - along with a commitment to academic excellence - clinical quality - and patient-centered care
• Additional valuable knowledge base: Knowledge of basic operation of imaging equipment
• Knowledge of Radiology image Archiving and viewing Software
• Knowledge of voice Recognition Dictation software VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• 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 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (however - subject to change - depending on the needs of the service/medical center) Provider will participate in the rotation for "on-call" services for the department
• Provider is expected to maintain Joint Commission readiness.