Nahse
Physician - Radiology Diagnostic Chief (with incentive)
Nahse, Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 82007
Summary
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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.
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
Preferred Experience: He/she must be experienced and highly competent in clinical radiology - with a good understanding of how the various subspecialists function and the kinds of services they provide - as well as a talented and seasoned medical administrator - preferably with prior VA work experience
The incumbent will be expected to maintain all certifications required for performance of clinical duties and maintenance of core privileges - including BLS certification
Must possess an active current driver's license
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction
The physical requirements of this position include occasional lifting - prolonged standing and sitting - frequent bending - walking - turning - climbing - reaching (overhead - extensive/repetitive) - repetitive motion - and stooping
The position requires visual and auditory acuity at a level to provide safe and effective care.
Duties
The Chief of Radiology will foster an environment of mutual respect and free communication and promote a culture of safety in which individuals will feel free to point out problems and deficiencies without fear of retaliation
The Chief will work to impart an expectation of individual sacrifice for the good of the Veterans served by the Radiology Department and of the Radiology Service itself
The Chief will bear responsibility for the recruitment - hiring and training of new staff and monitoring the initial and ongoing credentialing of staff physicians
The Chief of Radiology will supervise onboard personnel - evaluate prospective new hires - oversee compliance with all applicable regulations - addressing patient complaints - credentialing and peer-review issues - and inquiries and investigations from Congress - the White House - VA Central Office - and national investigative bodies
The individual will participate as a member and/or leader of Radiology Service and Cheyenne VA-wide committees responsible for peer review - accreditation - and systems redesign and quality improvement projects - as assigned by the Chief of Staff
The incumbent will carry out administrative duties as assigned in a timely - resourceful - and efficient manner
He or she will demonstrate interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills that enable him/her to establish and maintain professional relationships with other professionals - whether they are supervisees - peers - or supervisors and leaders both at the Cheyenne VA and at higher levels
The Chief of Radiology will also be expected to provide direct patient care in his/her specialty area approximately 50% of the time
This responsibility will include: Evaluating and prioritizing radiology orders Ordering and evaluating appropriate laboratory studies Ordering hydration for CT exams Protocolling and approving complex imaging exams Timely and accurate reporting of a variety of complex imaging exams Notifying providers of critical imaging results Performing interventional procedures (if applicable to area of practice) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized EDRP: Authorized 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
Contact anthony.salas3@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 Telework Eligibility: Ad-hoc Work Schedule: 8:00-4:30pm Monday thru Friday
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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.
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
Preferred Experience: He/she must be experienced and highly competent in clinical radiology - with a good understanding of how the various subspecialists function and the kinds of services they provide - as well as a talented and seasoned medical administrator - preferably with prior VA work experience
The incumbent will be expected to maintain all certifications required for performance of clinical duties and maintenance of core privileges - including BLS certification
Must possess an active current driver's license
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction
The physical requirements of this position include occasional lifting - prolonged standing and sitting - frequent bending - walking - turning - climbing - reaching (overhead - extensive/repetitive) - repetitive motion - and stooping
The position requires visual and auditory acuity at a level to provide safe and effective care.
Duties
The Chief of Radiology will foster an environment of mutual respect and free communication and promote a culture of safety in which individuals will feel free to point out problems and deficiencies without fear of retaliation
The Chief will work to impart an expectation of individual sacrifice for the good of the Veterans served by the Radiology Department and of the Radiology Service itself
The Chief will bear responsibility for the recruitment - hiring and training of new staff and monitoring the initial and ongoing credentialing of staff physicians
The Chief of Radiology will supervise onboard personnel - evaluate prospective new hires - oversee compliance with all applicable regulations - addressing patient complaints - credentialing and peer-review issues - and inquiries and investigations from Congress - the White House - VA Central Office - and national investigative bodies
The individual will participate as a member and/or leader of Radiology Service and Cheyenne VA-wide committees responsible for peer review - accreditation - and systems redesign and quality improvement projects - as assigned by the Chief of Staff
The incumbent will carry out administrative duties as assigned in a timely - resourceful - and efficient manner
He or she will demonstrate interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills that enable him/her to establish and maintain professional relationships with other professionals - whether they are supervisees - peers - or supervisors and leaders both at the Cheyenne VA and at higher levels
The Chief of Radiology will also be expected to provide direct patient care in his/her specialty area approximately 50% of the time
This responsibility will include: Evaluating and prioritizing radiology orders Ordering and evaluating appropriate laboratory studies Ordering hydration for CT exams Protocolling and approving complex imaging exams Timely and accurate reporting of a variety of complex imaging exams Notifying providers of critical imaging results Performing interventional procedures (if applicable to area of practice) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized EDRP: Authorized 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
Contact anthony.salas3@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 Telework Eligibility: Ad-hoc Work Schedule: 8:00-4:30pm Monday thru Friday
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