Remote Radiology Physician

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) — a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit their EDRP application within four months of appointment. The program approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and 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 are ineligible to apply.

The Radiology Department at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI is searching for Board‑Eligible/Board‑Certified Radiologists to serve on the staff of a very active academic Radiology section with clinical strengths in interpreting general radiology exams and advanced imaging modalities such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, PET/CT, and fluoroscopy.

Qualifications

United States citizenship; non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.

The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Residency training: Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.

(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) – b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) – or (3) Other residencies (non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) – which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient‑care experiences.

Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as “Physician Resident Providers” (PRPs).

PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis.

PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged.

They are to have a “scope of practice” that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision.

Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.

Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Preferred experience: Experience interpreting general radiology exams and advanced imaging modalities such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and participation/interpretation of fluoroscopy.

Physical requirements: The work is mostly sedentary and requires some standing, bending, and carrying light items.

The incumbent must have the ability to interact with staff, patients, and other services.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to: The physician will provide general and specialized diagnostic radiology services and procedures to VA patients as a privileged provider.

These diagnostic services include patient assessment and diagnosis prior to performance of any diagnostic test or therapy, including assisting or intervening with the referring physician for proper test/treatment selection and protocol.

Radiology scan interpretation and report generation – using voice‑recognition software – including interpretation of general diagnostic radiographs, CT, US, MRI, PET/CT exams and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Administration/supervision of all drugs as needed for the performance and interpretation of imaging examinations.

Physician is encouraged to participate in research activity.

Shares in call responsibilities as assigned.

Willing to serve as clinical director of a section of radiology if needed.

Drafts protocols and procedures.

Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions.

Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.

Provides customers with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.

Handles conflict and problems in dealing with customers constructively and appropriately.

Benefits and Compensation

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.

Paid time off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 5 paid days for CME).

Traditional federal pension with five years vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5 % contribution by VA Insurance.

Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care, and most federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory; CME reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year for full‑time board‑certified physicians.

Free liability protection with tail coverage provided; no employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Full‑time Monday‑Friday schedule; hours and telework eligibility to be discussed at the time of hiring.

Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP); former EDRP participants are ineligible for this incentive.

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