Physician (Radiology) GP - 0602 -14

Defense Health Agency (DHA); Terrell Hills (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive

Student loan repayment

Remote telework possible

Job summary

Defense Health Agency (DHA) seeks a physician specializing in Radiology to join Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. The role involves interpreting MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography, and other imaging studies, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care and education.

Qualified candidates must hold an MD or DO, an active US medical license, and completion of a radiology residency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Medicine from a US/Canada-accredited school; transcripts may be required.
• Current, active license or registration to practice medicine in the US.
• Residency in Radiology with at least 4 years of accredited training.

Responsibilities

• Interpret the full range of diagnostic imaging exams: MRI, CT, ultrasound, plain film, fluoroscopy, mammography, nuclear scintigraphy.
• Evaluate imaging results for diagnosis, patient care, research, and education.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including radiology staff and clinicians.
• Consult with the clinical provider prior to procedures to minimize invasiveness.
• Direct supporting personnel during scheduled or emergency radiology procedures (biopsies, drainages).
• Coordinate radiology services with other medical activities and plans.
• Participate in remote/on-call teleradiology during overnights and weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Doctor of Medicine / Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Medical license

Radiology residency (4+ years)

Job description

Overview

About the Position: This position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas.

Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) is the United States Army's premier medical institution. Located on Fort Sam Houston, BAMC is a 425-bed academic medical center, and is the Department of Defense's largest facility and only Level 1 trauma center. BAMC is also home to the Center for the Intrepid, an outpatient rehabilitation facility. The center is composed of ten separate organizations, including community medical clinics, centered around the Army's largest in-patient hospital. BAMC is staffed by more than 8,000 soldiers, airmen, sailors, civilians, and contractors, providing care to wounded service members and the San Antonio community at large. Brooke Army Medical Center has a history which dates back to 1879 when the first Post Hospital opened as a small medical dispensary located in a single-story wooden building. In 1886, the first permanent hospital was built. In 1908, an 84-bed Station Hospital was constructed on the west side of the post.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/.

Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.

• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
• Remote telework may be authorized.

Responsibilities

• Interpret full range of general diagnostic imaging modality exams to include MRI, CT, Ultrasound, plain film, fluoroscopy, mammography and nuclear scintigraphy.
• Evaluate imaging test results for the purposes of diagnosis, patient care, research and education.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team consisting of direct and indirect patient care professionals to include diagnostic imaging staff, x‑ray technicians, laboratory staff, and referring clinical team and providers.
• Consult with the requesting clinical provider before a procedure is done, deciding on the procedure and ensuring the minimization of the invasion of the patient.
• Direct supporting employees during the performance of scheduled or emergency care procedures to include biopsies and abscess drainages.
• Assist with formulation of plans and procedures for assigned services; coordinate radiological services with other medical activities.
• Participate in independent, remote/off‑site teleradiology call schedule overnights and weekends.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens:

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

• Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts and/or proof of foreign equivalency with your application package.)
• Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. (Note: You must attach a copy of your license/registration with your application package.)
• Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. (Note: You must attach proof of graduate training program completion with your application package.)

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Residency Training for GP-14: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Radiology) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.

If you are selected for a Physician position: A salary quote will not be provided to you at the time of the initial job offer. The salary determination process begins after the initial job offer is accepted. This consists of the Activity Compensation Panel adding base pay and market pay to determine your starting salary and this will be provided to you once approved. Salary for physician positions is based on a tier scale, determined by the position specialty, grade, and location.

Education

See Qualifications section for education requirements.