Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist

Radiologist Position

The Radiologist will be responsible for providing interpretation and submission of Radiology reports as required by the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Outpatient Clinic. Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties:

• The incumbent shall provide interpretation and submission of Radiology reports as required by the VA, with support of both on-site and remote teleradiology services.
• Support patient care services with reports timely to the care being delivered with the method of communication appropriate to the level of clinical importance or acuity.
• Consult with providers on various aspects of imaging such as exam selection, review of results, and other support functions.
• Interact with patients to obtain relevant clinical history and physical exam findings within the scope of radiology practice, provide education to patients and support, obtain informed consent, issue disclosures when appropriate, document in CPRS, enter orders in CPRS, and other aspects of physician practice.
• Integrate resources to provide current, optimal care: consult colleagues, research literature, maintain continuing education and other sources of current practice.
• Participate in Radiology and general medical staff meetings, committee assignments, compliance, and other components of an organized medical staff.
• Provide clinical oversight of medication administration, including contrast, preps, and other medications relevant to the Department of Radiology.

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EDRP Authorized:

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):

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:

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

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