Physician (Cardiothoracic Radiology)

Cardiothoracic Radiologist

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) is seeking a full time Cardiothoracic Radiologist, for the Radiology Service. We are looking for someone that has completed a Diagnostic Radiology residency and has significant experience with Cardiothoracic Imaging or has recently completed a fellowship in Cardiothoracic Imaging, who can also interpret radiographs and perform fluoroscopic exams. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Approved

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

To fill this role will be responsible for functions which fall under the scope of care of Radiology Service. These include clinical and administrative management, and include but are not limited to the following:

• Examinations - Uses assessment skills to promptly interpret radiological examinations using appropriate clinical, laboratory and other pertinent data. Provides follow-up when indicated.
• Diagnosis - Perform and/or interpret studies utilizing PACS and voice recognition systems. Accurately interprets and evaluates radiological data for the purpose of determining radiologic diagnosis and its potential impact on clinical status. The physician is expected to communicate directly with ordering providers on all critical findings. Corrects diagnosis when necessary.
• Therapeutic Ability - Initiates appropriate and timely interpretation and therapeutic intervention. Recognizes changes in behavior, symptoms, sign, and other pertinent facts about the patient during and after the performance of radiology examinations and has the ability to modify a protocol or plan of treatment when indicated. Recognizes own capabilities and limitations.
• Patient Management - Maintains confidentiality of patients and relatives through competence and interpersonal skills. Acts as a consultant in involving patients in the treatment and management plan.
• Consultations and Specialty Skills - Acts as a consultant for the Radiology Section in developing, implementing, and evaluating diagnosis and treatment of patients. Demonstrates the ability to recognize the need for consultation to other facility specialty areas.
• Record keeping - Promptly and completely reports Radiologic findings and changes in patient status during and about the time of an exam or procedure. Maintains clear, accurate, and current clinical records. Completes medical records in a timely manner per hospital regulations.
• Other responsibilities include: Shared call and weekend coverage; resident and technologist education; review of pre-procedure labs and protocolling of radiology studies; participation in peer review process; quality management activities such as peer review, study/film quality; participation in SAVAHCS committees such as the multidisciplinary tumor board.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. with shared call and weekend coverage