Radiologist

The Salem VA HealthCare System is seeking a dedicated Radiologist to join their team at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. In this full-time role, the provider will offer professional imaging guidance, interpretive services, and consultative care for veterans within a fully-equipped tertiary referral center. Enjoy a supportive teaching hospital environment while experiencing the scenic beauty, rich history, and vibrant community of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountain region. Practice Info Salem VA Medical Center located in Salem, Virginia VA tertiary referral center and teaching hospital providing a full range of patient care services Authorized beds include 182 general medical, surgical, and psychiatry, 90 Extended Care Rehabilitation Center, and 26 Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program Approximately 100,000 examinations performed annually Exams include a customary mix of Computer Tomography (CT), Ultrasound, Plain Film and Fluoroscopy, Bone Density, Pet/CT, MRI, Mammography, and Nuclear Medicine Shift & Schedule 1.0 FTEE, Full-Time position 8:00AM - 4:30PM - Monday - Friday Responsibilities Provide professional guidance for all necessary imaging services Provide reading, interpretation, and submission of radiology reports as required by the VA Provide routine and emergent radiology services to all VA patients referred by the VA Provide consultative imaging services, including pre-procedural evaluations, informed consent, assessment, documentation of findings, and follow-up notes Interpret general radiology examinations and perform fluoroscopic examinations with the assistance of a licensed Technologist Perform light interventional radiology procedures including needle biopsies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, joint injection/aspirations, breast biopsies/aspirations, and ultrasound-guided procedures Participate in Quality Management activities such as film quality, clerical checks, and peer review Participate in call rotation on evenings, weekends, shift telework rotation, and holidays Compensation Salary: $350,000 - $360,000 Table P001, Tier T02 Competitive salary Regular salary increases and regular market pay reviews Annual performance bonus of up to $15,000 Sign-on bonus Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility allowing for up to $200K in loan repayment over a 5-year period Benefits 50-55 days of paid time off per year including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and a possible 5-day paid absence for CME Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement Free liability protection with tail coverage provided under the Federal Tort Claims Act No significant restrictions on moonlighting Qualifications U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy) 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Board certification (required for CME reimbursement eligibility)