Physician (Radiologist)

A remote work schedule is available for highly qualified individuals. If remote work is offered, it is exempted from return to office requirements. Remote exempted positions are reviewed annually and do not imply permanent remote work status. Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide guidance and oversight for Radiology Technologist. Consultation with other Radiologists and other services as needed for patient care. Provide emergency care 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Research initiatives. Knowledge of all modalities of imaging as needed to practice the approved credentials. Knowledge of clinical conditions as required for adequately interpreting the imaging exams. Knowledge of Radiology image Archiving and viewing Software. Knowledge of Voice Recognition Dictation software Works with and is supported by Radiology Service leadership. Provides direct clinical and administrative oversight for technologists and other clinical staff as assigned. Responsible for providing services in an efficient, high-quality, cost-effective manner within budget allocation. Has basic understanding of managed care practices, including health care finance, billing, coding and documentation. Knowledge, ability and willingness to use and promote the dissemination among clinical staff of current automated technology for Health Information Management Sections (HIMS), patient data tracking, patient orders, etc. Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self, in compliance with department and VA radiation safety procedures to maintain occupational exposures "as low as reasonably achievable" (ALARA). Provides patients with accurate and compassionate treatment. Follows established safety practices and reports to Chief as promptly as possible to unsafe conditions, unsafe practices or any occupational illness or injury sustained. Adheres to all safety and health standards, regulations, work practices and uses proper protective equipment as required. Works with the Chief, Radiology Service and Other disciplines as necessary to support, contribute to and implement policies, procedures, performance goals, strategic plans and initiatives. Other duties as assigned. 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 VISN9HREDRP@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: 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday - Friday (tour is flexible and could be changed per hire). Call and rotating weekend/evenings/holidays may be required.