U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician (Radiologist)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Boise, Idaho, United States, 83708
Overview
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Physician (Radiologist)
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . Base pay range
$380,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr Note:
This range is provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. 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 - 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 are ineligible to apply. Qualifications
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 medicine or osteopathic medicine The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - OR (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and exposure to patient care experiences Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged They are to have a scope of practice that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs Proficiency in spoken and written English Physical Requirements: This position requires light carrying (under 15 pounds) and reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; walking/standing (4 hours); ability to distinguish basic colors/shades of colors Environmental Factors: Working alone Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Duties
The Radiologist will diagnose patient disorders/diseases using X-ray, ultrasound, magnetic resonance, and radioactive materials Obtain patients’ histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, and by communicating with referring clinicians Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings Perform and interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - computed tomography (CT) - positron emission tomography (PET) - nuclear cardiology treadmill studies - mammography - and ultrasound Review and transmit images and information using picture archiving and communications systems Communicate examination results and diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, and families Evaluate medical information to determine patients’ risk factors (such as allergies to contrast agents) and to make decisions regarding the appropriateness of procedures Provide counseling to radiologic patients to explain the procedures, risks, benefits, and alternative treatments Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses Coordinate radiological services with other medical activities Document performance, interpretation, and outcomes of procedures performed Establish and enforce standards for protection of patients and staff Develop and monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images Administer radiopaque substances by injection, orally, and as enemas to render internal structures and organs visible on x-ray films and fluoroscopic screens Recognize and treat complications during and after procedures including blood pressure problems, pain, over-sedation, and bleeding Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise Participate in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error is high Implement protocols in areas such as drugs, resuscitation, emergencies, power failures, and infection control Additional Requirement: American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification or equivalent Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries Government Administration
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Join to apply for the
Physician (Radiologist)
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . Base pay range
$380,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr Note:
This range is provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. 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 - 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 are ineligible to apply. Qualifications
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 medicine or osteopathic medicine The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - OR (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and exposure to patient care experiences Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged They are to have a scope of practice that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs Proficiency in spoken and written English Physical Requirements: This position requires light carrying (under 15 pounds) and reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; walking/standing (4 hours); ability to distinguish basic colors/shades of colors Environmental Factors: Working alone Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Duties
The Radiologist will diagnose patient disorders/diseases using X-ray, ultrasound, magnetic resonance, and radioactive materials Obtain patients’ histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, and by communicating with referring clinicians Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings Perform and interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - computed tomography (CT) - positron emission tomography (PET) - nuclear cardiology treadmill studies - mammography - and ultrasound Review and transmit images and information using picture archiving and communications systems Communicate examination results and diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, and families Evaluate medical information to determine patients’ risk factors (such as allergies to contrast agents) and to make decisions regarding the appropriateness of procedures Provide counseling to radiologic patients to explain the procedures, risks, benefits, and alternative treatments Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses Coordinate radiological services with other medical activities Document performance, interpretation, and outcomes of procedures performed Establish and enforce standards for protection of patients and staff Develop and monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images Administer radiopaque substances by injection, orally, and as enemas to render internal structures and organs visible on x-ray films and fluoroscopic screens Recognize and treat complications during and after procedures including blood pressure problems, pain, over-sedation, and bleeding Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise Participate in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error is high Implement protocols in areas such as drugs, resuscitation, emergencies, power failures, and infection control Additional Requirement: American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification or equivalent Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries Government Administration
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