Radiologist Physician

Philadelphia - The City that Loves You Back!
The Community - Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia is known for its rich history as the birthplace of the nation, but it's also a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with something for everyone. Its more than 100 distinct neighborhoods, from the Great Northeast to South Philly, offer diverse living options from rowhouses to high-rise apartments. Commuting around Philly is convenient, with an average one-way time of 31.5 minutes. Food lovers can indulge in iconic snacks like Philly cheesesteaks, hoagies, and soft pretzels with "whiz." Philly also offers plenty of free attractions, from the Liberty Bell to pay-what-you-wish museums, and locals are passionate about their sports teams, reflecting the city's deep-rooted love for all things Philly.

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Airport Information: Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is located about 7 miles southwest of downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As the primary airport serving the Philadelphia region, it offers convenient access to major highways and public transportation. PHL provides 102 nonstop flights, connecting passengers to various domestic and international destinations.

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About the Facility - Philadelphia VAMC
The Philadelphia VAMC (Corporal Michael Crescenz VAMC) provides health care to Veterans living in America's sixth-largest metropolitan area, including the city of Philadelphia and six surrounding counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. The CMCVAMC is part of the VA Healthcare Network-VISN4 and serves as an acute referral center for VA health care facilities in eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and Southern New Jersey. This facility has three separate patient care buildings, one of them (building 3) houses the Opioid treatment program where the work will be performed.

Facility Address: 3900 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19014

Radiology Physician - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Radiology Physician provides comprehensive radiological interpretation of studies for inpatients and outpatients of all ages, from newborn to elderly. Serve as a general radiological consultant to government medical personnel, physicians, and ancillary providers across all referring facilities.
• Obtain patient history for radiographic diagnosis, perform physical examinations if required, and obtain necessary laboratory test results.
• Assess the severity of illness and, when appropriate, contact patients and referring physicians to provide study results.
• Oversee radiographic examinations to ensure correct procedures are conducted, relating symptoms to the pain and/or illness of the patient.
• Provide consultation, reporting radiological diagnostic examinations, delivering interpretation of studies, and diagnosing X-rays.
• The Radiology Physician recommends and directs patient care and treatment, consulting with the requesting physician before a procedure to minimize patient invasion.
• Submit Diagnostic Radiology reports through electronic or transcription dictation, handwritten, or typed as per Departmental SOPs set by the Chief, the Department of Radiology.
• The Radiology Physician provides technical direction for technologists and ancillary personnel in the department during their duties.

Radiology Physician - REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 1 year as a Radiology Physician within the last 2 years.
• Education: Completion of a Radiology residency program.
• Board Certification: Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiology by ABR, AOBR, or ABIM.
• License: Must have an active, unrestricted medical license and radiology certification.
• BLS Certification: Must have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Specialization (Optional): Experience in diagnostic radiology, CT, ultrasound, 3D Tomosynthesis mammography, and MRI is desirable.

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