Interventional Radiologist

Quick Facts

• Role: Interventional Radiologist

• Setting: Onsite; inpatient and outpatient interventional procedural workload

• Modalities: Interventional Radiology suite and procedures under CT, Fluoroscopy, and Ultrasound

Description

Board Certified or Board Eligible Interventional Radiologist to perform interventional radiology procedures and complex imaging examinations that support patient care and clinical decision-making. Responsibilities include interpreting CTA examinations, issuing timely radiology reports, documenting in the electronic medical record, and communicating critical findings according to policy. You will also participate in protocol development, quality management, and research activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex interventional imaging examinations and deliver accurate, timely reports

• Interpret CTA examinations of the aorta, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities

• Issue timely radiology reports; document clinical notes in the electronic medical record when appropriate

• Review exam requests for appropriateness; prescribe and modify exam protocols for clinical indications

• Consult with providers on procedure selection and review of results

• Participate in quality management activities such as film quality review and peer review

• Provide clinical oversight of medication administration, including contrast and related preps

• Provide technical image quality feedback to technologists

• Communicate critical findings per medical center policy

• Participate in local multidisciplinary and interdepartmental conferences

• Coordinate patient care by contacting clinical providers for evaluation, management, and follow-up

• Participate in research activities and scholarly programs

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens per VA policy)

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Current, full, unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or surgery in a US state/territory/DC

• MD or equivalent degree from an approved allopathic or osteopathic medical school

• Completed accredited residency training leading to eligibility for board certification

• Subject to background/security investigation and pre-employment physical evaluation

• Complete required onboarding and application documentation

• Participation in interventional radiology after-hours call rotation may be required

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases

• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days/year (annual leave, sick leave, paid federal holidays, and possible CME-related paid absence)

• Retirement: Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions

• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care

• CME: Possible $1,000/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 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (adjustable based on service needs; call rotation may be required)

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility for qualified candidates (up to $200,000; eligibility/award/term per program rules)