Physician Staff Radiologist (Hybrid) -Recruitment/Relocation Incentive UP TO 100,000

Full Job Description

This position is Full-Time located at the Richard L Roudebush VAMC within the Radiology Department.

The staff Radiologist functions locally as a team member of the Radiology Service with a regular interface with the Section Chief, Diagnostic Radiology and Chief, Radiology Service.

Up to $100,000 relocation/recruitment incentive. Relocation Incentive: Authorized The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series.

For more information, refer to Required Documents below. Must be board eligible/certified with the American Board of Radiology.

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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.

For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant.

[If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.] Preferred Experience: Up to $100,000 relocation/recruitment incentive for hybrid fellowship trained Neuroradiologist.

Up to $100,000 relocation/recruitment incentive for hybrid Non-Vascular Procedural Radiologist. Up to $50,000 for all other Radiologists.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Major Duties:

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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Telework : Eligible EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN10HRCCOE@va.gov , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Learn more 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 Relocation Incentive: Authorized Work Schedule: TBD Duties include but are not limited to: Conducts interpretations on Diagnostic Imaging, MRI, CT, US, IR, or NM (any or all) Defines Modality Specific Protocolling Consults with Ordering Providers Reviews Orders and defines imaging protocols Assists in Fee Basis Consult Review Attends Multi-Disciplinary Conferences Performs Non-IR Invasive Procedures Resident supervision/education Works with and is supported by Radiology Service leadership.

Provides direct clinical and administrative oversight for mid-level practitioners and other clinical staff as assigned.

Responsible for providing services in an efficient, high-quality, cost effective manner within budget allocation.

Works directly with Section Chief, Diagnostic Radiology Section to assist in ensuring adequate and appropriate staffing and scheduling of complex procedures.

Participates in training and support of technical staff.

Works with the Section Chief, Diagnostic Radiology Section and other staff as appropriate, supports operations issues/problems resolution in a logical, step-wise fashion.

Participates in a forum in which staff identifies, communicate, and resolve issues related to Radiology Service, Medical Center ancillary and support operations, and VISN-wide mandates.

Works with the Chief, Radiology Service and other disciplines as necessary to support, contribute to and implement policies, procedures, performance goals, strategic plans and initiatives.

Seeks and enhances opportunities to promote and strengthen the Medical Center's and VISN goals. Responsible for implementing the goal of improving care for patients within the Medical Center and VISN.

Has basic understanding of managed care practices, including health care finance, billing, coding and documentation.

Knowledge, ability and willingness to use and promote the dissemination among clinical staff of current automated technology for Health Information Management Sections (HIMS), patient data tracking, patient orders, etc.

Contributes to the development, maintenance and enhancement of relations with internal and external entities including but not limited to: medical and nursing schools, local public and private health care entities, colleagues in other Patient Services and Integrated Services such as Information Technology, Laboratory, and Business Office, labor, and VISN.

Participates in Radiology Service strategic planning. Participates in local administrative, management, quality assurance, and other assignments, meetings or committees.