Radiologist Physician

Quick Facts

Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)—submit an EDRP application within 4 months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (1–5 years) are determined after VHA review; former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply.

Description

The radiology physician performs and/or interprets diagnostic imaging studies and generates timely reports using PACS and voice recognition systems. You will meet productivity benchmarks, communicate critical findings to ordering providers, and participate in peer review and clinical conferences. The role may also include equitable night call/weekend back-up duties and teaching/supervising radiology residents and medical students.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, paid federal holidays, and possible paid absence for CME)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement (full-time with board certification)
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Role & Responsibilities

• Perform and/or interpret studies using PACS and voice recognition systems
• Meet productivity benchmarks; interpret credentialed studies and generate reports
• Dictate and sign study results and clinical notes in a timely manner
• Communicate directly with ordering providers on all critical findings
• Participate in peer review activities and attend clinical conferences as assigned
• Provide equitable night call and weekend back-up duties as needed
• Teach, supervise, and evaluate radiology residents and medical students (as assigned)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only when recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible per policy)
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC
• Completion of approved residency training leading to eligibility for board certification
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Ability to complete online onboarding and all pre-employment requirements
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation
• Comply with the seasonal influenza vaccination program requirement
• Selective Service registration required for eligible males
• Physically and mentally capable of performing examinations, diagnosis and treatment planning, and educating residents
• EDRP eligibility if applying via EDRP (submit within 4 months; not a former EDRP participant)