Physician - Staff Radiologist

Job Description

Job Description

Veterans Health Administration

VA Boston Healthcare System

Our organization is in search of a dedicated, full-time Staff Radiologist to deliver comprehensive Diagnostic Radiology services to Veterans.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in nuclear medicine, including but not limited to the interpretation of general nuclear medicine studies, cardiac nuclear studies, and PET/CT imaging. Additionally, familiarity with non-imaging applications of unsealed sources, such as thyroid probe uptake measurements, is essential. The applicant should also be proficient in administering therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, including I-131 sodium iodide, Ra-223 dichloride, and Y-90 microspheres. As an authorized user, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with NRC regulations, supported by the radiation safety officer and the chief nuclear medicine technologist.

For the Diagnostic Radiology aspect, candidates must have experience in body imaging. Our facility offers a complete range of diagnostic radiology services, including CT, MR, and ultrasound.

Located across three campuses in the Boston metropolitan area, our facility has a capacity of 467 beds. The nuclear medicine division is part of the Radiology department and is equipped with three SPECT-CT cameras and a PET-CT scanner. This division also provides tele-radiology services for PET-CT and intermittent cardiac nuclear studies interpretation for several other facilities within the VA New England Healthcare System. Furthermore, we accept referrals for therapeutic radiopharmaceutical treatments from these facilities.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.

• A Doctor of Medicine degree or an equivalent qualification from a medical or osteopathic school recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs at the time of graduation.

• Possession of a current, unrestricted medical or surgical license in any U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth, including the District of Columbia.

• Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program that qualifies for board certification. ( NOTE : VA physicians involved in academic training may need to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residency pathways include:

  • (1) Programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) as listed for the year of completion; OR

  • (2) One year of post-medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) accredited by ACGME or AOA, followed by two years of independent practice in the U.S. under a full and unrestricted license; OR

  • (3) Non-U.S. residency training followed by at least three years of verified independent practice in the U.S. (under a full and unrestricted license) in relevant duties, with U.S. fellowships counting towards this requirement, as deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee.

  • Exceptions: Residents currently in ACGME/AOA accredited programs who meet the basic appointment criteria may be appointed as ‘Physician Resident Providers‘ (PRPs). PRPs must hold a full medical license (not a training license) and can only be appointed on an intermittent basis. They are not considered independent practitioners and will have a limited scope of practice under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also qualify as PRPs.

• Additional Requirement: Certification from the American Board of Radiology
  Preferred Experience: Certification from the American Board of Nuclear Medicine

Compensation: Competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, and regular salary increases.

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid leave annually, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and a potential 5-day paid absence for continuing medical education (CME).

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (with a 5-year vesting period) and a federal 401K plan with contributions of up to 5% from the organization.

Insurance: Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many federal insurance options can be continued into retirement).

Licensure: One full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. State or territory.

CME: Potential reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year (must be full-time with board certification).

Malpractice: Liability protection provided at no cost, including tail coverage.

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and minimal restrictions on moonlighting.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Available.

Our organization is committed to equal employment opportunities and adheres to federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.