Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic)

Baylor Scott & White Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orlando VA Healthcare System is seeking a qualified Radiologist to provide quality care in a dynamic healthcare setting. Ideal candidates will have fellowship training and experience in various subspecialties. Responsibilities include diagnostic imaging, protocol development, and participation in educational activities. This role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

50-55 days of paid time off per year

Comprehensive benefits package

Federal health, vision, and dental insurance

Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Qualifications

• Must have a full and unrestricted license to practice in a U.S. state.
• Completion of residency training in an accredited specialty.
• Board Eligible or Certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish procedures for imaging protocols and safety.
• Conduct general radiology tasks, including barium examinations.
• Participate in educational activities and after-hours call.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Clinical excellence

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Orlando VA Healthcare System's Radiology Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Radiologist. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program.

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 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - 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
• 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 or fee-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
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Board Eligible Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
• The incumbent must be physically - emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Duties

• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (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 appointment
• 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
• This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled
• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis
• Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): 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 $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 The Orlando VA Healthcare System is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologist with fellowship-training in Neuroradiology - Musculoskeletal or Abdominal Imaging
• The Orlando VA Healthcare System consists of 4 campuses - the Lake Nona facility (main campus) and 3 outpatient clinics: Lake Baldwin - Viera and Daytona
• The successful candidate will be hired for the Daytona Beach Outpatient clinic - with a new clinic facility scheduled to open in early 2024.The successful candidate will bring a track record of clinical excellence to complement our existing staff and grow the breadth and depth of our practice for Veterans in the greater Orlando region
• Duties include but are not limited to: The successful candidate will help establish procedures and protocols for ordering - image acquisition - quality - and safety
• Must be comfortable with the spectrum to general radiology work to include barium examinations and simple procedures (NG tube placement - dobbhoff placement - fistulograms - cystograms and joint injections)
• They will not need to read breast imaging or nuclear medicine examinations
• Our staff is nearly 100% fellowship trained with subspecialty practice in Neuroradiology - Breast Imaging - Abdominopelvic Imaging - Musculoskeletal Imaging - Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
• Radiologists across all subspecialties are expected to participate in General Radiology (consisting of radiography - ultrasound and fluoroscopy)
• Take part in after-hours call based from home
• and participate in educational activities including intradepartmental and multidisciplinary conferences (currently in conjunction with the Departments of Oncology - Pulmonology - ENT - Rheumatology and Hepatology)
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-430pm (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).