Radiologist - Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Job Description

Job Description

Spectrum is thrilled to extend this invitation to you for consideration of the Radiologist Physician position at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland (The Presidents Hospital). SSGi is seeking a Radiologist with a completed fellowship in Neuroradiology, Body Imaging, Musculoskeletal Radiology, Ultrasonography, Pediatric Radiology, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine or Mammography or other sub-specialty of diagnostic radiology OR equivalent experience of at least 3 years in the previous 5 years

We are accepting Part-time and Full-time.

Position Type : 1099 Independent Contractor

Description :

Seeking a Physician Diagnostic Radiologist to join our team at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. As an independent contractor, you will provide a full range of medical services in diagnostic radiology. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree, board certification by the American Board of Radiology, and relevant fellowship training or equivalent experience.

Minimum Requirements :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Degree / Education : Degree as Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the U.S. or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body. Graduates of foreign medical schools practicing in the U.S. are required to possess both a medical license and certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMGP) or Fifth Pathway

Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support : Must possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred but not required.

Experience : The provider shall have completed a Fellowship in Neuroradiology, Body Imaging, Musculoskeletal Radiology, Ultrasonography, Pediatric Radiology, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine or Mammography or other sub-specialty of diagnostic radiology or equivalent experience of at least 3 years in the previous 5 years. Fellowship subspecialty training in Neuroradiology with Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ), Musculoskeletal Radiology, or Breast Imaging are strongly preferred. Other well-rounded Diagnostic Radiology candidates with equivalent experience of at least 3 years in the previous 5 years will be considered.

Board Certification : Board certification by the American Board of Radiology

Licensure : The provider shall possess and maintain a current, active, valid, and unrestricted medical or osteopathic medical license from any U.S. state, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction. All licenses and certificates must be renewed and maintained in a current status during the life of the contract. HCPS must take any continuing Medical Education training for recertification / relicensing in their off time and not on Government time.

o License : Current medical license from any US state

o DEA : required

o Security Clearance : Must have a clear background in order to pass the security clearance

o Familiar with organization structure and operation methods of Air Force

o Possess excellent written and oral communications skills. Effectively use correct grammar and spelling in all written communications.

o Immunizations : All immunizations must be up to date

o Clean Background : You must be able to pass a security background check

Additional Requirements :

Must be a U.S citizen.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.

Must be knowledgeable of equipment and supply terminology and skill sufficient to identify and use necessary equipment and supplies properly and to communicate proper use with nurses, medical staff, patients, and family members.

Must be sufficiently skilled to teach patients proper self-care and to motivate patients and family members to continue the procedures for promoting rapid healing.

Must be knowledgeable and possess skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients. The Contract Radiologist shall demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the appropriate patient population served : Infants, Children, Adolescent, Adults, and Geriatric (>

65).

The Contract Radiologist shall demonstrate skills in interviewing, examination, assessment, and management of patients with general medical and surgical health problems.

Specific Duties :

Perform and interpret diagnostic images across various subspecialties of diagnostic radiology

Develop diagnostic plans based on clinical questions and relevant information

Provide patient counseling and education, including informed consent and conscious sedation

Perform image-guided procedures, biopsies, aspirations, infusions, and drainage

Communicate effectively with referring physicians and clinical personnel

Attend patient care conferences and professional activities

Maintain records and reports in compliance with regulations

Participate in quality assurance programs and performance improvement activities

Additional Requirements :

Familiarity with equipment and supply terminology

Ability to teach patients proper self-care and motivate them for rapid healing

Knowledge of age-related patient care needs

Competent in interviewing, examination, assessment, and management of patients