Diagnostic Radiologist

Radiologist PositionThe Radiologist will be responsible for providing interpretation of radiology examinations and procedures as required by the VA, for both the outpatient and inpatient settings at the Fayetteville, NC VAMC system. He/she is to ensure the quality and timeliness of the services provided, customer satisfaction, as well as compliance with the standards of accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission and the Inspector General's Combined Assessment Program. He/she is to ensure appropriate use of the available resources and will be responsible for the state-of-the-art standards of care in Imaging Service. He/she collaborates with other services as appropriate. The Incumbent shall provide professional (physician) guidance for all necessary imaging services. More than 100,000 examinations are performed annually, including a customary mix of Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound (general and vascular), Radiography and Fluoroscopy, Bone Density, minor Interventional procedures, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine and possible Mammography exams. The Incumbent shall provide reading, interpretation, and submission of radiology reports as required by the VA, with supplemental support from on-site or remote teleradiology services. VA patients will undergo emergent and routine CT and diagnostic x-rays on a 24-hour basis at the Ramsey Street location and until 4:30 pm at the Raeford Road location, including weekends and holidays. MRI exams will be performed from 8:00 am until midnight at the Ramsey Street location and until 4:30 pm at the Raeford Road location on Monday through Friday. Mammography (Raeford Road) and Nuclear Medicine (Ramsey Street) studies will be performed until 4:30 pm on Monday through Friday. Patients requiring radiologist supervision will be scheduled during the administrative hours of the Medical Center. -Incumbent shall provide routine and emergent radiology services to all VA patients referred by the VA regardless of diagnosis, race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, and place of residence.The Radiologist is responsible to the Chief, Imaging Service for his/her work. Administrative direction is provided in terms of broadly defined goals and missions and in conjunction with the Chief, Imaging Service. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available to highly qualified candidatesRelocation Incentive: Available to eligible candidates. EDRP Authorized: Contact Cheryl Lahair at View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more.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 moonlightingWork Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM