Hampton VA HealthCare System Recruiting for Physician – Radiologist

• Position: Physician Radiologist
• Salary: $350,000 - $360,000 Table P001, Tier T02
• Who May Apply: S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
• Location: Hampton, VA

The Radiologist shall provide professional (physician) guidance for all necessary imaging services. Approximately 100,000 examinations are performed annually, including a customary mix of Computer Tomography (CT), Ultrasound (general and vascular), Plain Film and Fluoroscopy, Bone Density, Pet/CT, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Mammography and Nuclear Medicine exams. The Radiologist shall provide reading, interpretation & submission of radiology reports as required by the VA, with supplemental support from on-site or remote teleradiology services.

? Radiologists shall provide routine and emergent radiology services to all VA patients referred by the VA regardless of diagnosis, race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, and place of residence.

? Radiologist shall provide all necessary consultative imaging services, including pre-procedural evaluations, informed consent, assessment, & documentation of findings & follow-up notes.

? The Radiologist must be available for consultation to Medical Center physicians for all cases performed.

? The Radiologist shall keep all information concerning VA beneficiaries confidential. Information will not be disclosed to any person, except as authorized in writing and according to all applicable laws.

? Interprets general radiology examinations (plain film) as provided. Performs fluoroscopic examinations (contrast and non-contrast) with the assistance of a licensed Technologist.

? Assists providers in the performance of specialized examinations when requested.

? Performs light interventional radiology procedures that includes but not limited to needle biopsies (liver biopsies, thyroid FNAs), thoracentesis, paracentesis, joint injection/aspirations, breast biopsies/aspirations, and ultrasound-guided procedures.

? Other procedures to include lung/bone/bone marrow sampling are desirable, but not mandatory. Interpreting CT examinations of the head, neck, body, and some extremities, including CT angiograms.

? Interprets ultrasound examinations of the internal organs, thyroid, and scrotum.

? Interprets routine nuclear Medicine studies such as bone scan, HIDA, MUGA and thyroid; beneficial but not imperative.

? Interprets SPECT myocardial examinations, including stress tests; beneficial but not imperative.

? Participates in Quality Management activities such as film quality, clerical checks, peer review and other activities as required.

? Participates in call rotation on evenings, weekends, shift telework rotation and holidays.

? Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

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 restrictions on moonlighting
Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 4:30PM - Monday – Friday; This position requires no call coverage

This position is eligible for our Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) which allows for up to $200K in loan repayment over a 5-year period.
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