PHYSICIAN - Radiology (Night Position)

VA Medical Center - Bronx, NY
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468
Department of Veterans Affairs
Interventional Radiology
Work Arrangement: On-Site 1 FTE and 3 On-Call Coverage
Schedule: Monday-Friday,

8:00 AM-4:30 PM

, with after-hours on-call coverage
Contract Term: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years
Anticipated Start: February 1, 2027
Position Overview: RieLes Group is seeking Board Certified Interventional Radiology Physicians to provide on-site and on-call Interventional Radiology services to eligible beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, New York
The selected physicians will provide high-quality Interventional Radiology services in accordance with VA requirements and applicable American College of Radiology (ACR) standards. The position involves direct patient care, IR procedures, consultation with referring clinicians, documentation, and emergency/on-call coverage.
The VA requires one IR physician on site daily, while must propose a minimum of four Board Certified / Board Eligible IR physicians as key personnel to ensure adequate scheduling and coverage
Key Responsibilities: Provide on-site Interventional Radiology physician services to VA beneficiaries
Perform and manage a broad range of Interventional Radiology procedures
Evaluate patients and determine appropriate IR treatment plans
Consult with referring physicians regarding appropriate indications for IR procedures
Communicate clinically appropriate treatment recommendations with referring clinicians
Provide timely interpretation, documentation, and communication of test results
Participate in scheduled IR clinics and procedures
Provide after-hours, weekend, holiday, and emergency on-call coverage
Be available by telephone for consultations during on-call periods
Respond on site when required for urgent/emergent IR services
Maintain accurate documentation within the VA electronic health record
Work within granted VA clinical privileges and scope of practice
Maintain professional standards consistent with VA requirements and ACR guidelines
Identifies IR procedures including angiography, balloon angioplasty/stent placement, biliary interventions, biopsies, chemoembolization, cholecystostomy, cryoablation, dialysis access interventions, drain placement, embolization, gastrostomy, IVC filters, kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty, line insertion, microwave/radiofrequency ablation, nephrostomy, thrombolysis, TIPS, Y-90 radioembolization, and related services
Schedule & Call Requirements Regular IR Department Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Minimum of one IR physician on site daily
On-Call Coverage: Evenings
Emergency/urgent IR coverage
On-call physicians must be available by phone within 15 minutes and be able to report on site within 45 minutes when required
The contract schedule includes approximately:
2,080 hours of on-site IR physician services
250 nights of on-call/call-back coverage
104 weekend days of on-call/call-back coverage
11 holidays of on-call/call-back coverage
Required Qualifications: Education & Board Certification Physician with appropriate training in Interventional Radiology
Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Radiology (ABR)
Must be currently fulfilling applicable ABR Maintenance of Certification requirements
Continuing education requirements necessary to maintain certification must remain current
Medical License: Must hold a current, full, and unrestricted medical license in at least one U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia at the time services are performed
Physicians with current licenses that have been restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily revoked/surrendered pending action, or denied upon application are not eligible
Must successfully complete the VA credentialing and privileging process
Physician must possess the credentials necessary to obtain the required clinical privileges
No services may be performed until credentialing and privileging are approved by the appropriate VA authorities
Technical & Professional Requirements: Demonstrated technical proficiency in the skills required to perform assigned IR duties
Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently
Ability to work with VA electronic health records, PACS, and voice-recognition systems
Must provide verifiable documentation of education, training, competency, certification, and licensure when requested
Required Training: Contract physicians must complete applicable VA-mandated training, including requirements related to:

ACLS/BLS

EHR
Moderate Sedation
MRI Safety
Infection Control
VA Privacy/HIPAA
Blood Administration Complications
Active Threat Training
Government Ethics
VA Core Values/ICARE
VISTA Imaging
Other mandatory VA training as required
Clinical Standards: Physicians are expected to provide Interventional Radiology care meeting or exceeding applicable national standards, including American College of Radiology guidelines, Joint Commission standards, American Hospital Association standards, and the requirements of the VA Performance Work Statement
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be an experienced Interventional Radiologist who:
Is ABR Board Certified or Board Eligible
Maintains an unrestricted U.S. medical license
Has strong procedural competency across Interventional Radiology
Is comfortable providing both scheduled and emergency IR services
Can participate in an on-call rotation
Can obtain and maintain VA credentialing and clinical privileges
Demonstrates strong communication and clinical judgment
Is comfortable working in a VA medical center environment
The requirement as 1.0 VA FTE and requires the contractor to provide at least four qualified IR physicians as key personnel to support coverage and scheduling
Qualified Interventional Radiologists interested in this opportunity should submit an updated CV/resume highlighting: Interventional Radiology training and experience
Current medical licensure
Procedural experience
Current certifications
VA or government-facility experience, if applicable
Availability for on-site and on-call coverage

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