Physician (Radiologist)-Body Imaging/Chest Imaging

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligible

Relocation incentive

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Orlando is seeking a board-certified radiologist to interpret general radiology studies and to perform CT, MRI and ultrasound examinations.

The role includes collaboration with clinicians, supervising staff, and ensuring timely, accurate imaging reports to guide patient care. This full-time position offers a comprehensive total rewards package, eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), CME support, and a veteran-centered,

Qualifications

• Active US medical license in good standing.
• Board-certified radiology with fellowship/subspecialty when applicable.
• Ability to provide high-quality imaging reports and clinical coordination.

Responsibilities

• Interpret general radiology examinations (plain film).
• Perform and interpret CT, MRI, ultrasound studies.
• Generate timely radiology reports and communicate results.

Skills

Radiology

CT/MRI interpretation

Ultrasound interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Medical degree (MD/DO)

Board-certified in Radiology

Tools

CPRS

Job description

• A recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidate(s).***** This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - Please see below.
  

Summary

• A recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidate(s).***** This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - Please see below.
  

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized - As determined by Facility/Agency EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more 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 and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Works onsite
• This is not a teleradiology position
• Works in a Veteran centered - dynamic - team oriented - and collaborative environment
• Meets VHA defined benchmarks for physician productivity
• Rotates between campuses
• Interprets general radiology examinations (plain film)
• Performs and interprets diagnostic fluoroscopic studies (without and with contrast material)
• Interprets CT examinations of the chest - abdomen - pelvis and extremities
• Interprets MRI examinations of the chest - abdomen and pelvis - including prostate MRI scans
• Interprets general - vascular - small parts and soft tissue ultrasound examinations
• Participates in the development to new protocols and imaging techniques
• Interprets imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in CPRS
• Generate reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements - a description of normal and abnormal structures - discussion of differential diagnoses - recommendations and impression
• Issues timely Radiology Reports
• Obtains informed consent
• Physically examines veterans when required for imaging purposes
• Writes notes in the electronic medical record when clinically 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
• Prepares for and participates in various inspections
• 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 - VISN and VHA multidisciplinary and interdepartmental conferences
• Teaches students and residents
• 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
• Provide 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 programs
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor - the incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs) Telework: Ad-hoc/Situational-Occasional - Non-routine