Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic) - Mammography

Physician (Diagnostic Radiology) Mammography

The Physician (Diagnostic Radiology) Mammography will serve as a diagnostic radiologist for breast imaging and oversee the Breast Imaging Center. The incumbent will provide interpretive and patient care services within the scope of a clinical diagnostic radiologist and mammographer. The physician must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide multimodality diagnostic imaging services with an emphasis on mammographic skills, to include screening mammography, diagnostic mammography and ultrasound, tomography, as well as ultrasound and stereotactic guided biopsies.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Interpreting all breast imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in electronic health record.
• Generating reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements, a description of normal and abnormal structures, discussion of differential diagnoses, recommendations, and impressions.
• Screening and diagnostic Mammography, breast Ultrasound, breast MRI, and image-guided biopsies.
• Consulting with patients over results and recommend further testing.
• Interpreting and analyzing medical images to diagnose illnesses and injuries.
• Consulting with referring physicians to determine appropriate imaging studies.
• Administering contrast agents and medications used in imaging procedures.
• Monitoring patients during procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
• Defines Modality Specific Protocolling.
• Consulting with Ordering Providers.
• Reviewing Orders and defining imaging protocols.
• Supervises medical students or physician residents (including fellows)

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): An incentive is Authorized

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: Full-Time -40hours Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).

US Department of Veterans Affairs