Radiology - Breast Physician

VA Northern California Health Care System (Location: Mather VA Sacramento, CA)Veteran Affairs Physicians. Because you're in high demand as a VA physician, you start your career in the highest available leave tier, which provides 50 days of paid time off each year. Paid vacation, unlimited accumulated paid sick leave and 11 paid federal holidays accrue right away.The Northern California VA Healthcare System's Diagnostic Imaging Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic radiologist (Physician in Diagnostic Radiology) for Women's Imaging. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards as an MQSA-certified Interpreting Physician for mammography. Breast fellowship training is preferred. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of the Imaging department.Selectee will serve as full-time Staff Radiologist for Diagnostic Imaging Service and Interpreting Physician for mammography. A strong ability to contribute to the general radiology workload is necessary as the position is approximately 20-40% mammography.Duties include, but are not limited to:Interpret the full spectrum of breast imaging studies including screening and diagnostic 2D/3D mammography, breast ultrasound and breast MRI, and perform interventional breast biopsy procedures including ultrasound and stereotactic needle biopsies and wireless localizations.The Breast Imaging Section uses Hologic mammographic equipment including state of the art 3D tomosynthesis and upright tomo/stereotactic breast biopsy system, and ultrasound equipment.Knowledge and understanding of safety, imaging procedures, and relevant accreditation standards including those of the Joint Commission, the ACR, and the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and ability to facilitate re-accreditation/re-certification.Consultant for interdisciplinary tumor boardAdditional duties also include interpretation of general radiology studies depending on skill set (fluoroscopy, radiography, ultrasound, CT, etc.), consultations with referring clinical services.INCENTIVES: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) offers up to $200,000 over 5-years, tax-free and/or Recruitment Incentive with minimum 3-year service obligation. Recruitment/Relocation may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.Salary $313,000 - $400,000 per yearWork Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PMVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards .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 moonlightingInterested candidates may apply by emailing current CV to VA Healthcare Recruiter: