Radiologist - Physician Led team! Open to J1 / H1B

Radiologist Opportunity in West Plains, MO

A large healthcare system seeks a Radiologist to work in the West Plains, MO area! Live in the Ozarks of Missouri!

Company:

• Committed to providing the best and safest care, while creating a warm, inviting environment for their patients, family members, and caregivers.
• Innovative staff and treatment modalities and wonderful teamwork that is focused on patient safety
• Has over 1,000 employees, serving an eight-county area in south-central Missouri and north-central Arkansas
• Has a 100+-bed acute care hospital, eight family medicine clinics, and 15 specialty clinics, along with complete rehabilitation and home care services
• Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations

Radiologist Benefits and Features:

• Hospital employed outpatient practice
• We offer loan repayment up to $100,000
• Competitive salary based on MGMA
• Call 1:4 – split evenly to equalize RVU's amongst the group
• Generous sign on bonus and relocation reimbursement offered
• Up to $4,500 per year for CME's and professional licensure
• 40 Days of Paid Time Off per year
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision

Radiologist Role:

Recruiting a well-rounded radiologist due to retirement of a long term physician and rapid department growth. Healthcare is a collegial, multispecialty hospital practice with over 100 physicians with physician-led medical staff. The Radiology Department consists of two full-time, board-certified radiologists and a full complement of administrative staff. Enjoy a "turn key" practice with minimal administrative burdens. Single platform Fuji PACS merged across the hospital system with the latest voice to text Powerscribe software to maximize efficiency. In house PACS administrators and full time IT support available to ease administrative burden and allow focus on clinical work.

Employed position with daytime hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and teleradiology support after hours. Approximate volume is 100 cases per day. Weekend call and holidays are shared equally among radiologists. 1:3 weekends. Mammography and Light IR consisting of CT/US guided biopsies and drains are required. Share equally in vacation from day one, with 40 days off per year. Fellowship stipend available for the right candidate.

Procedures:

• Fluoroscopy
• Paracentesis
• Thoracentesis
• Myelogram
• Arthrogram
• Needle Biopsy
• Stereotactic Core Needle Biopsy

Equipment:

• GE Radiology Equipment
• GE 16 slice and 128 slice CT
• GE 1.5T MRI at Imaging Center and in Shaw Medical Building
• Toshiba Ultrasound
• Hologic Mammography and Stereotactic Equipment
• GE Nuclear Med Cameras

Background:

Radiologist -BE/BC

About the Area:

West Plains, MO, located in south-central Missouri, is nestled within the "Heart of the Ozarks", (near Springfield & Branson, MO). Whether you're looking for big-city conveniences, entertainment, and amenities or the appeal of small-town values and charms – an A-Plus education for your children or a place to build your practice and watch it grow – you'll find it here, in West Plains.

West Plains is the county seat of Howell County and has a population of 12,000. This is a 7.7% increase since 2000. The largest city within a 100-mile radius, West Plains is the trade center for south-central Missouri. More than 125,00 people shop in the area and retail sales have averaged an 8 percent growth rate annually, pumping 225 million dollars into the local economy.

West Plains, Mo. has been selected as one of America's 10 Best Small Towns in 2013 by Livability.com, a national website that ranks America's most livable small and mid-sized cities based on quality of life. Livability.com referenced West Plains' ability to attract "nature lovers, entrepreneurs, and families searching for an authentic small-town" as one of the reasons for its selection. It also mentioned the city's Ozarks Small Business Incubator and its Governor's Award recognition, the city's extensive park system, the historic downtown Courthouse Square, the West Plains Civic Center, the city's antique stores, the annual Old-Time Music/Ozark Heritage Festival, and its proximity to rivers, lakes, and streams.

Other national accolades:

• 2013 #9 Best Small Town in America by Livability.com
• 2014 MSU-WP #6 Best Community College by Washington Monthly
• 2014 West Plains School District -Top 10 Percent Missouri Academic Performance
• 2014 Old-Time Music Ozark Heritage Festival Top 100 Event by American Bus Association
• 2015 Top 10 Missouri Commuter Cities by Obrella
• 2015 Top 10 Best Towns for Retirees in Missouri by Niche.com
• 2015 Top 20 Best Towns to Raise a Family in Missouri by Niche.com
• 2015 Top 25 Best Small Towns in Missouri by Niche.com