Physician - Interventional Radiologist

Interventional RadiologistThis is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30, 2026. The interventional radiologist serves as a specialist in interventional radiology/special procedures. This includes interpreting and performing angiography, vascular evaluations with intervention and specialty studies. The Interventionalist will also perform diagnostic radiologist duties of interpreting vascular imaging such as CT and MR Angiograms. Interventional radiology includes a spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic invasive, image-guided procedures. In addition to clinical practice, other duties include contributions to quality assurance and performance improvement, oversight of technical quality, education of staff and trainees, committee assignments and other activities that support clinical operations and the mission, values and goals of the VA and the Medical Center.Duties The interventional radiologist has primary responsibility for interventional radiology procedures. Candidates would be proficient in peripheral vascular interventions (including angioplasty, stent placements and thrombolysis) embolization procedures (such as GI bleed, prostatic arteries, gastric varices and chemoembolization), renal procedures such as nephrostomy, dialysis related interventions, CT/US guided procedures (biopsies, drainages, aspirations), spine interventions (pain management ESI and vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty, lumbar puncture, myelograms), intercostal nerve blocks, Biliary procedures, TIPS procedure, Endovascular Aortic Repair, and Radiofrequency ablations (of the tumors of kidneys, liver and lung). In addition, the candidate has the responsibility of review of IR orders for appropriateness and feasibility, pre-procedure preparation, knowledge and technical skill in image guided procedures, post-procedure care and appropriate documentation in CPRS. Coordination of care within the IR team, with other staff in the medical center, and occasionally with providers outside the medical center is an essential function. The consultative role encompasses patient chart and imaging record review, and patient assessment that integrates the value of imaging and radiology procedures in patient management.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlightingWork Schedule: 8:15am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday