Physician-Radiology-Diagnostic

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Mather AFB Munitions Storage (formerly) (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a physician specialized in diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine to provide imaging interpretation for VA facilities, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care. This role requires a full, unrestricted license in the United States and board eligibility/certification.

The position supports education debt reduction and participates in the EDRP; includes a comprehensive total rewards package and opportunities

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with US medical license
• Board eligibility or certification in radiology or nuclear medicine
• Current unrestricted license in the United States
• Ability to interpret diagnostic imaging studies
• Pre-placement TB testing and immunization as required

Responsibilities

• Interpret diagnostic imaging studies for scheduled and emergency care
• Provide imaging services for inpatient, outpatient, and ED at VA facilities
• Direct supporting imaging staff during procedures
• Participate in quality assurance and education programs
• Contribute to department activities and committees

Skills

Board certification eligibility

Imaging interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

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


• Preferred Experience: Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/


• Physical Requirements: 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


• Pre-placement Examination: Complete TB Testing and Immunization evaluations


• See VA Directive/Handbook 5019

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package


• VHA Physician Total Rewards


• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more


• 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 Work Schedule: Full-Time - 0800-1630 at the discretion of Supervisor Telework: Reg Teleworks 3+ Days Per Pay Period 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 Diagnostic and Nuclear Medicine imaging interpretations and examinations - Approximately 80% You interpret and perform a broad range of diagnostic imaging procedures to meet scheduled and emergency care needs


• You provide services for inpatient - outpatient - and emergency department patients at VA treatment facilities and branch clinics


• You direct supporting employees during imaging procedures


• You may refer patients to other staff physicians for continued care


• You are responsible for the quality and timely completion of reports for interpreted or performed procedures


• You interpret diagnostic studies requested by medical staff and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)


• You are responsible for the quality of diagnostic examinations performed by the Imaging Section


• Specialized imaging and interventional procedures - Approximately 10% You perform diagnostic fluoroscopy - radiography - vascular and nonvascular sonography - CT - and MRI


• You may assist with or perform image-guided interventional procedures


• Administrative - educational - and quality assurance duties - Approximately 10% You maintain workload and statistical records


• You participate in assigned clinical staff boards - meetings - and committees


• You contribute to medical education programs for trainees


• You participate in the department's Quality Assurance Program


• You perform other duties as assigned.