Physician Tele-Radiologist

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization is seeking a Tele-Radiologist to join their team at the Central Arkansas VA Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. The role involves interpreting diagnostic images across multiple facilities and ensuring prompt communication of findings. With competitive salary options, student loan repayment, and generous paid time off, this position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative and rewarding environment, serving veterans' healthcare needs.

Benefits

Student Loan Repayment (EDRP)

Competitive salary with performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement options

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days annually

Free liability coverage with tail coverage

Qualifications

• Must meet basic requirements including U.S. Citizenship and completion of residency.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery required.
• Preferred experience in Diagnostic Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide overflow interpretation services for diagnostic images.
• Communicate findings promptly to relevant parties.
• May involve on-call duties including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology

Experience in Cross Sectional Body Imaging

Education

Doctor of medicine or equivalent

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, including award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years), is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or license requirements may be tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are met. Current VA-employed physicians who met the requirements at their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements.

Basic Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, per VA Policy.
• Degree: Doctor of medicine or equivalent from an approved school.
• License: Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S. or its territories.
• Residency Training: Completed residency approved by the VA, leading to board eligibility. Residency standards include ACGME, AOA, or other local approvals with appropriate US practice experience.
• Residents enrolled in ACGME/AOA programs are eligible as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs), who must be fully licensed and are appointed on a limited basis.
• Language: Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred Experience: Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology, with a preference for Cross Sectional Body Imaging and Sub-Specialty Board Certification.
• Physical Requirements: Use of fingers, near and far vision correction, depth perception, color and shade discrimination.

Duties

This is an open continuous announcement, extended until the position is filled. Eligible applications are referred as vacancies occur. Once a candidate accepts an offer, the announcement may close.

Benefits include a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Student Loan Repayment (EDRP), with eligibility and award amount determined post-application review.
• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days annually (including annual leave, sick leave, holidays, and CME leave).
• Retirement benefits: Federal pension and 401K with VA contributions.
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care.
• Licensure: Unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• CME reimbursement possibility.
• Malpractice: Free liability coverage with tail coverage.
• Position at Central Arkansas VA Medical Center (CAVHS), Little Rock, AR, as a Tele-Radiologist reporting to the Chief of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Imaging Services.

Responsibilities include providing overflow interpretation services, interpreting diagnostic images (X-ray, CT, MRI, US), and communicating findings promptly. The role may involve shared patient care across multiple facilities, with possible on-call duties, including weekends and holidays. Work schedule details will be determined upon hire.