Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

James A. Haley VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic) to interpret imaging studies and perform image-guided procedures.

The physician will oversee protocols, ensure image quality, and support quality assurance and accreditation processes. The role includes teaching responsibilities for trainees in a university-affiliated radiology service and active participation in departmental and multidisciplinary conferences.

Qualifications

• Board certified in Radiology-Diagnostic or eligible
• Proficiency in interpreting radiographs, ultrasound and CT imaging
• Licensed to practice medicine in the United States
• Experience in VA/academic hospital settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Interpret imaging studies and perform image-guided procedures as approved by clinical privileges
• Provide oversight of imaging protocol and image quality
• Collaborate with department staff and provide clinical leadership for workflows
• Instruct and supervise trainees rotating through Imaging Service
• Participate in departmental meetings and multidisciplinary clinical conferences
• Communicate with clinical providers to coordinate patient care

Skills

Radiology expertise

Image interpretation

Board Certification in Radiology-Diagn

Education

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Job description

Summary

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. James A. Haley VA Medical Center's Diagnostic Imaging Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic). 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 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 Radiology-Diagnostic 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
• Board Certification in Radiology-Diagnostic
• Preferred Experience: Body MRI interpretation and fluoroscopy (including GI fluoroscopy) strongly preferred
• 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: light to moderate lifting (15 - 44 lbs.)
• light carrying (15 lbs
• and under)
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers
• both hands required
• walking (up to 2 hours)
• standing (up to 2 hours)
• kneeling (up to 1 hour)
• ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• near vision correctable at 13"" to 16""
• far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
• depth perception
• ability to distinguish basic colors
• ability to distinguish shades of colors
• hearing (aid permitted)
• emotional stability
• mental stability
• working closely with others
• and working alone.

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT
• Eligible applicants will be referred until all vacancies are filled
• Major Duties Include but are not limited to: Responsible for interpreting imaging studies and/or performing image guided procedures as defined by the clinical privileges requested and approved by the James A
• Haley Veterans Hospital Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) Board
• Imaging modalities which the candidate may be responsible for include: CT - MRI - US - general radiography - fluoroscopy - mammography - and nuclear medicine
• Review exam requests for appropriateness - prescribe exam protocols - provide oversight of technical image quality - provide clinical oversight of medication/contrast administration - and actively participate in various aspects of quality assurance and accreditation including peer review
• Collaborate with department staff - and provide clinical leadership for operational workflows
• The department has a teaching affiliation with a university affiliate and the radiologist will have responsibilities in instructing and supervising trainees who are rotating through the Imaging Service
• Participation in departmental meetings and institutional multi-disciplinary clinical conferences
• Proficiency in interpreting radiographs - ultrasound - and CT imaging
• Contacting clinical providers as needed to assure effective patient care - discussing evaluation - management - follow-up and other aspects of coordinated - patient-centered care
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• 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
• If you have any questions or concerns - please contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at [e-mail]
• 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
• 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required