Physician - Radiology Diagnostic (Mammography)

Job Title

Physician Radiologist

Job Description

The Physician Radiologist provides medical imaging interpretation of studies and related procedures to the adult Veteran patients at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System. Clinical duties include providing expert, professional radiology consultative services; supervising radiology residents or fellows; interpreting and recording all studies performed within the Imaging Service; implementing quality assurance/improvement measures; examining internal structures and functions of organ systems to assist in diagnoses; aiding in treatment plans by utilization of interventional devices for injections; and collaborating with other health care resources to ensure timely and appropriate care of patients.

Scope of Practice Core Elements

The core elements for a Physician Radiologist Scope of Practice may include but are not limited to: supervision and/or performance of diagnostic studies requiring the use of radiation (x-rays), ultrasound, MRI, radiopharmaceuticals, contrast media, and other imaging techniques; interpretation of diagnostic studies and procedures; performing Invasive procedures under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges; performing Therapeutic procedures under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges; performing Therapeutic procedures in Nuclear Medicine under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges; performing Breast Imaging and Procedures under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges. Emergency duties are those carried out for patients in life-threatening situations. The Physician Radiologist activates appropriate emergency procedures and initiates appropriate clinical intervention until emergency designated staff arrive.

Benefits

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

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Learn more.

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

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

US Department of Veterans Affairs