DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIST

Radiologist PositionThis is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Relocation and Recruitment Incentive added for highly qualified candidates! The Radiology Department at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital located in Madison, WI is searching for Board Eligible/Board Certified Radiologists to serve on the staff of a very active academic Radiology section with clinical strengths in interpreting general radiology exams and advanced imaging modalities such as Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasound, PET/CT and participation/interpretation of fluoroscopy. Applicants with demonstrated success in clinical research are preferred. Skills in the performance, supervision and interpretation of Radiology imaging studies, including PET/CT are highly desired.Duties include but are not limited to: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.Radiology scan interpretation and report generation, using voice recognition software, including interpretation of general diagnostic radiographs, CT, US, MRI, PET/CT exams and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.Administration/supervision of all drugs as needed for the performance and interpretation of imaging examinations.Physician is encouraged to participate in research activity.Shares in call responsibilities as assigned.Willing to serve as clinical director of a section of radiology if needed.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.The National Radiology Office has developed anticipated wRVU productivity for Radiologists at 1b high complexity institutions.Quality of dictations will be reviewed by physicians with comparable privileges via the VISN12 Peer Review Program.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.Pay: 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 moonlightingRecruitment Incentive: Available and approved for highly qualified candidatesWork Schedule: Full-time Monday - Friday position; Hours and telework eligibility to be discussed at time of hiring