Physician (Interventional Radiology)

Job Title

Interventional Radiologist

Job Description

Join a dedicated team of 18 radiologists, including 3 other full-time Interventional Radiologists, 6 Interventional Radiology technologists, and 7 Interventional Radiology Registered Nurses. Our modern, fully equipped facility allows for the delivery of complex and life-changing interventions for our Veterans. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

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.

Position duties for an interventional radiologist at VA Long Beach include but are not limited to the following:

• This position consists of at least 50% IR coverage (both inpatient and outpatient) and up to 50% general diagnostic radiology coverage for VA Long Beach. General diagnostic coverage may include general STAT x-rays, general ultrasound, body CT, and body MRI. This position will not be asked to cover Breast Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Neuroradiology, or MSK MRI/ CT/ US.
• The interventional radiology team performs a large spectrum of image-guided procedures, including Y-90 therapy, prostate artery embolization, vertebral augmentation, and endovascular management of peripheral arterial disease. The IR service is engaged in multidisciplinary discourse at the facility's weekly Vascular conference, Genitourinary tumor board, and Liver/ GI tumor board. Collaboration with leading specialists in the fields of oncology, hepatology, hepatobiliary surgery, and vascular surgery is highly encouraged.
• The department has an affiliation with the UC Irvine Radiology residency program, with 2.0 FTE interventional radiology residents/ fellows and afterhours resident call coverage. The position has a faculty appointment at the University of California, Irvine, with teaching opportunities. Federally funded research opportunities are also available.
• Additional duties include attending IR staff meetings, participating in peer review/ peer learning, completing all mandatory annual training, and maintaining ACLS/ BLS certification.
• Call Coverage: 1:4 weeks, complemented by resident call support.

Work Schedule: Enjoy a compressed, four-day tour of duty, promoting a healthy work-life balance.