Physician - Radiology Diagnostic (Mammography)

Job Title

Physician Radiologist

Job Description

The Physician Radiologist provides medical imaging interpretation of studies and related procedures to the adult Veteran patients at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System. Clinical:

• Provide expert, professional radiology consultative services; guide residents, fellows, attending physicians and other staff in the associated complexities and proper uses of radiology diagnosis and therapeutic interventions.
• Supervise radiology residents or fellows; monitor progress and assess appropriate core competencies or school objectives.
• Interpret and record all studies performed within the Imaging Service; verbally contact responsible clinicians on all potentially significant findings; maintain timeliness of image interpretation.
• Implement all appropriate quality assurance/improvement measures.
• Examine internal structures and functions of organ systems to assist in diagnoses after correlation of imaging findings with other related imaging examinations or procedures.
• Aid in treatment plans by utilization of interventional devices for injections.
• Primary focus of practice is the interpretation of medical imaging studies in multiple modalities and areas of expertise.
• Protocol clinical orders to ensure accurate, appropriate imaging related to Veteran history and reason for study.
• Timely reporting of findings to include verbal discussion with referring clinicians regarding findings and final verification of proofread dictations.
• Complete mandatory training as stipulated by ECHCS and CME requirements specific to the service.
• Collaborate with other health care resources to ensure timely and appropriate care of patients.
• Supervise residents and fellows in the medical imaging environment of a Medical Center with Academic Affiliation.
• Complete peer review processes and document accurately; report findings to the Imaging Service Chief as appropriate.
• Function as the liaison between the Chief of Imaging and Sub-specialty services on clinical issues.
• Adhere to all applicable Federal, VA, VHA, and facility policies or regulations.
• Assist other staff assigned to the Imaging Service as needed.
• Provide call coverage as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Imaging Service Chief.

Scope of Practice Core Elements: The core elements for a Physician Radiologist Scope of Practice may include but are not limited to: - Supervision and/or performance of diagnostic studies requiring the use of radiation (x-rays), ultrasound, MRI, radiopharmaceuticals, contrast media, and other imaging techniques. - Interpretation of diagnostic studies and procedures. - May perform Invasive procedures under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges. - May perform Therapeutic procedures under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges. - May perform Therapeutic procedures in Nuclear Medicine under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges. - May perform Breast Imaging and Procedures under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges. Emergency Duties: Emergency duties are those carried out for patients in life-threatening situations. The Physician Radiologist activates appropriate emergency procedures and initiates appropriate clinical intervention until emergency designated staff arrive.

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Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Authorized

PCS: 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 - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm