Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist (Body Imaging/Nuclear Medicine)

Expand Show Other JobsJob Saved Save JobPhysician - Diagnostic Radiologist (Body Imaging/Nuclear Medicine)Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationFacebook X LinkedIn ShareApplicationFirst NameLast NameEmail addressCaptcha / Bot CheckCopy from hereto hereClick to hear these letters.What is this?The application opened in a new tab.You may close this popup.By using this feature you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.DetailsPosted: 08-May-26Location: New York, New YorkCategoriesPhysicians/SurgeonsInternal Number: 847205000SummaryThe 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.QualificationsTo 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 RequirementsUnited States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicineThe 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 completedCurrent - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaResidency 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 experiencesResidents 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-basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervisionAdditionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsProficiency in spoken and written EnglishReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019DutiesThe VA New York Harbor Healthcare System provides care to eligible Veterans via 3 medical centers and 2 community-based outpatient clinicsThe Margaret Cochran VA Campus is a high complexity facility located in Manhattan with a major educational affiliation with the NYU Grossman School of MedicineThe Brooklyn Campus provides acute inpatient medical and surgical services with a major affiliation with SUNY-Health Science Center - BrooklynThe StAlban's campus houses a community living center as well as outpatient servicesThe Staff Radiologist is responsible for - but not limited to - the following duties: Works onsiteThis is not a teleradiology positionWorks in a Veteran centered - dynamic - team oriented - and collaborative environmentMeets VHA defined benchmarks for physician productivityRotates between campusesInterprets general radiology examinations (plain film)Performs and interprets diagnostic fluoroscopic studies (without and with contrast material)Interprets CT examinations of the chest - abdomen - pelvis and extremitiesInterprets MRI examinations of the chest - abdomen and pelvis - including prostate MRI scansInterprets general - vascular - small parts and soft tissue ultrasound examinationsParticipates in the development to new protocols and imaging techniquesInterprets imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in CPRSGenerate reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements - a description of normal and abnormal structures - discussion of differential diagnoses - recommendations and impressionIssues timely Radiology ReportsObtains informed consentPhysically examines veterans when required for imaging purposesWrites notes in the electronic medical record when clinically appropriateCommunicates critical findings according to the medical center policyParticipates in quality management activities such as film quality review - peer review and other performance improvement activitiesPrepares for and participates in various inspectionsReviews exam requests for appropriatenessPrescribes exam protocols and modifies as needed for specific clinical indicationsConsults with providers on various aspects of radiology such as exam selection - review of results - etcParticipates in various local - VISN and VHA multidisciplinary and interdepartmental conferencesTeaches students and residentsParticipates in the coordination of patient care: Contacts clinical providers as relevant to assure effective patient care - discuss evaluation - management - follow-up - and other aspects of coordinated - patient-centered careProvide clinical oversight of medication administration - including contrast - preps and other medications relevant to the radiology proceduresProvides technical image quality feedback to technologistsUtilizes abnormal diagnostic codes appropriately and communicates/documents verbal notification of results when requiredParticipates in research programsPerforms other duties as required/assignedWork Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8am-4:30pm Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan reimbursement programTo participate in the program - you must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA Policy 1021 and submit your application within four months of appointmentThe final award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services officeEDRP Authorized: Contact - VISN2EDRPCoordinators@va.gov 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 moonlightingCreate a Job Match for Similar JobsLogoAbout Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationThe Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.Connections working at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationMore Jobs from This Employerhttps://careers.asnr.org/jobs/22261905/physician-diagnostic-radiologist-body-imaging-nuclear-medicine