Interventional Radiologist - 253199

Interventional Radiologist (Board Certified)Location: Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, San Antonio, TX Status: Full-Time Equivalency (Contractor) Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (plus On-Call/Call-Back requirements)Position OverviewThe South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is seeking Board Certified Interventional Radiology (IR) Physicians to provide high-quality, on-site clinical services to our Veteran beneficiaries. You will perform a wide range of interventional procedures in a state-of-the-art facility, adhering to the standards of the American College of Radiology (ACR) and The Joint Commission.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Procedures: Perform a comprehensive range of IR services, including but not limited to:Image-guided biopsies (lung, liver, bone, soft tissue).Vascular access (tunneled CVC insertion/removal, dialysis circuit interventions).Drainage procedures (thoracentesis, paracentesis, abscess drainage).Complex interventions (thrombectomy, embolization, angioplasty, biliary/renal stenting).Consultation: Provide expert guidance to referring physicians on appropriate IR work-ups and treatment courses.Patient Management: Conduct pre-procedure reviews, post-procedure evaluations, and provide clear discharge instructions/education to patients.On-Call Coverage: Provide after-hours phone consultations (15-minute response time) and on-site "call-back" services for urgent clinical needs (60-minute on-site response time).Administrative & Quality: Participate in monthly Quality Assurance (PI/QA) meetings, Tumor Boards, and peer reviewQualifications & RequirementsEducation & Certification: * Must be Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology.Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.Licensure: Must hold a current, full, and unrestricted license in any U.S. State, Territory, or CommonwealthExperience: Proven technical proficiency in the full scope of Interventional Radiology proceduresVetting: Must be able to pass a Tier 1/Low Risk background investigation (Personnel Vetting) and obtain a PIV security badgeHealth Requirements: Proof of immunity/vaccination for Influenza, MMR, Varicella, and Tdap, along with a recent negative Tuberculosis testWork Environment Facility: Audie L. Murphy VA Medical CenterTeam: You will work alongside VA support personnel and residents in a collaborative clinical environment. Technology: Proficient use of the VA’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for all patient documentation is mandatory.