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Physician - Diagnostic Radiology

Ohioacc, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Summary The VACIHS is seeking a full-time Physician - Diagnostic Radiology. The incumbent is responsible for providing quality and Veteran centered imaging services within this Medical Center. This position is remote.

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

(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) 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 believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of 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

rather - 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

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position

Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Duties

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers

This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest

As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community

This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being

The Physician - Diagnostic Radiology supports the Veteran Integrated Service Network (VISN) mission - vision and values - while operating in accordance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) policies - facility and VISN policies - and standards of federal professional and accrediting agencies external to VHA including The Joint Commission (T JC)

Duties include: Performs duties and responsibilities of a radiologist in the areas of general radiology - CT - MRI - ultrasound - DEXA - nuclear medicine and PET/CT as provided and privileged

Performs ultrasound examinations of the internal organs - thyroid - scrotum - and vascular exams such as carotids

Interprets nuclear medicine studies such as bone scan - HIDA - MUGA - thyroid - and cardiac as privileged

Provides PET/CT interpretations

Participates in and supports performance improvement activities - including - but not limited to - external review programs - internal peer review programs - and accreditation requirements

Provides accurate - concise - timely documentation of care in the electronic medical record(Computerized Patient Record System -CPRS) on each patient care occurrence

Interpretation and dictation of reports must be completed using the existing voice recognition system for dictation and in the required VAMC format

Verification of reports must be completed within 24 hours for routine exams

Ensures communication for direct patient care is accomplished among imaging staff and providers including critical results communication

Participates in Quality Management activities such as image quality - clerical checks - peer review - Tumor Board and other activities as required

May be asked from time to time to review imaging policy and procedures and recommend updates or changes to the Chief of Imaging for implementation and support the coordination of the services daily functioning as needed

Participates in education of facility and Imaging staff and students from affiliated programs

Supports and participates in continuous learning and self-development

Stays abreast of advances in imaging services

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

VHA Physician Total Rewards

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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

Learn more

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive

Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm

Additional information may be provided during an interview.

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