Physician (Diagnostic Radiologist)

Job Title

Radiology Physician

Location

Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (JALFHCC) in North Chicago, Illinois

Position Summary

The incumbent performs a variety of duties in a complex 1C medical facility, which is constantly evolving within a highly competitive geographic area.

Duties

Radiology scan interpretation and report generation, using voice recognition software, including interpretation of general diagnostic radiographs, CT, US, MRI, nuclear medicine exams and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Administration/supervision of all drugs as needed for the performance and interpretation of imaging examinations.

Supervision of technical aspects of all aspects of radiology practiced at VA HCS Lexington.

Performance of additional duties in such a manner as to comply with all requirements of VHA Medical Staff Bylaws.

Shares on-call responsibilities as assigned.

Drafts protocols and procedures.

Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions.

Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.

Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.

Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.

Interpreting of all or most diagnostic radiology modalities (CT, US, MRI, radiographs, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine, etc.)

In charge of outpatient, small proportion of inpatient and ER cases.

Perform procedures include arthrograms and GI flouro.

The physician will provide general and specialized diagnostic Radiology services and procedures to VA patients as privileged. These diagnostic services include patient assessment and diagnosis prior to performance of any diagnostic test or therapy, including assisting/intervening with the referring physician for the proper test/treatment selection and protocol.

Incentives

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to highly qualified applicants

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be authorized to highly qualified applicants

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

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

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

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