Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. 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 complete review of the EDRP application.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• 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
• rather - 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
• Additional Requirement: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiology
• Reference: VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard
• This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
• Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position
• A physical examination prior to placement is required
• This is a designated drug testing position
• After appointment - you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
• Requires lifting 15-44 pounds
• pushing (approx
• 2 hours)
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers and both hands
• walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
• Hearing aid is permitted.

Duties

• **This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until March 17th - 2025
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be January 28th - with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks
• Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Recruitment/Relocation incentive approved Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm - Monday through Friday 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 Diagnostic Imaging Service is comprised of radiologists (full-time - fee basis - and contract) - diagnostic radiologic technologists - Cardiac technologist - Radiology Nursing staff and administrative/clerical support personnel who all participate in patient care as outlined above
• Diagnostic Imaging Service is directed by the Chief of the Service - who is a radiologist and a physician member of the staff Major duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: In addition to the clinical practice of general diagnostic radiology and fluoroscopy - other duties include contributions to quality assurance and performance improvement - oversight of technical quality - education of staff and trainees - committee assignments and other activities that support clinical operations and the mission - values and goals of the VA and the Medical Center
• Provide expertise and support in various facets of Diagnostic Radiology and patient care
• In addition - teamwork within the department and with the clinical services is necessary
• Oversight of quality and safety: Review exam requests for appropriateness
• Prescribe and adjust exam protocols for clinical needs
• Provide oversight of technical image quality with feedback to technologists
• Oversee medication administration - including contrast agents and preparations - in the Imaging Service
• Provide oversight and serve as resource for radiation and MRI safety as needed and infection control practices as needed Participate in various aspects of quality assurance such as peer review - appropriateness criteria and performance improvement as needed
• Participate in on-call duties (National Teleradiology Program provides primary teleradiology services).Maintain BLS (and ACLS if required by the medical center)
• Image Interpretation and Consultation: Interpret imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in the Electronic Medical Record
• Generate reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements - a description of normal and abnormal structures - discussion of differential diagnoses - recommendations - and impression
• Support patient care services with reports timely to the care being delivered with the method of communication appropriate to the level of clinical importance or acuity
• Consult with providers on various aspects of imaging such as exam selection - review of results and other support functions
• Participate in clinical conferences such as Tumor Board and others as needed
• Patient Care: Interact with patients to obtain relevant clinical history and physical exam findings within the scope of radiology practice - provide education to patients and support - obtain informed consent - issue disclosures when appropriate - document in the EMR - enter orders in the EMR - and other aspects of physician practice
• Participate in the coordination of patient care: Contact clinical providers as relevant to assure effective patient care - discuss evaluation - management - follow-up and other aspects of coordinated - patient-centered care
• Make timely and definitive notification of time-sensitive results and/or results that have major clinical significance
• Integrate resources to provide current - optimal care: consult colleagues - research literature - maintain continuing education and other sources of current practice.