Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - 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. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To 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 Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
• The 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 completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency 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 experiences
• Residents 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-basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Board certified/eligible in Diagnostic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology
• Fellowship training in Body Imaging - Cardiothoracic Imaging - Musculoskeletal Imaging - or MRI imaging would be favorably considered
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard
• This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
• Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position are concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and may include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by Federal regulatory agencies.

Duties

• We are seeking multiple dedicated/experienced radiologists to join our team at the Kent Imaging & Infusion Center - part of the larger VANEOHS Imaging Service
• This position offers a unique opportunity to be an integral part of a dynamic healthcare team and support our mission to deliver top-notch imaging services
• At the Kent Facility - you'll have the chance to work with brand new - state-of-the-art imaging equipment (CT - MR - US - NM) - ensuring you have the best tools to provide exceptional care
• We require on-site physician presence to support our veterans and technologists
• Provided these requirements are met - we anticipate there will be opportunities for remote work
• We utilize shared worklists to balance workload across our entire service
• Up to 25% travel may be required based on clinical needs at sites other than Kent
• If you are passionate about providing exceptional imaging care - have the flexibility to accommodate travel and varied hours - and are excited about working with cutting-edge technology - we encourage you to apply for this pivotal role
• Duties include but are not limited to: Oversight of quality and safety: Review exam requests for appropriateness Prescribe exam protocols/modify as needed for specific clinical indications Provide oversight of technical image quality with feedback to technologists Provide clinical oversight of medication administration - including contrast - preps and other medications relevant to the Imaging Service Provide on-site clinical coverage for contrast reactions or other situations which may require in-person evaluation Provide oversight and serve as resource for radiation - MRI safety and infection control practices Participate in various aspects of quality assurance such as peer review - protocol review - appropriateness criteria and performance improvement Participate in shared on-call duties Maintain BLS and ACLS if required by the medical center Image Interpretation and Consultation: Interpret imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in the Electronic Medical Record
• Generate reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements - a description of normal/abnormal structures - discussion of differential diagnoses - recommendations - and impression Support patient care services with reports timely to the care being delivered with the method of communication appropriate to the level of clinical importance or acuity Consult with providers on various aspects of imaging such as exam selection - review of results and other support functions Ensure critical - actionable - and incidental imaging findings are appropriately communicated to ordering physicians
• Participate in clinical conferences such as Tumor Board and others as assigned Patient Care: Interact with patients to obtain relevant clinical history and physical exam findings within the scope of radiology practice - provide education to patients and support - obtain informed consent - issue disclosures when appropriate - document/enter orders in the EMR - and other aspects of physician practice Participate in the coordination of patient care: Contact clinical providers as relevant to assure effective patient care - discuss evaluation - management - follow-up and other aspects of coordinated - patient-centered care
• Make timely/definitive notification of time-sensitive results and/or results that have major clinical significance Integrate resources to provide current - optimal care: consult colleagues - research literature - maintain continuing education and other sources of current practice Medical Staff Functions: Participate in Imaging and general medical staff meetings - committee assignments - compliance - and other components of an organized medical staff Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified applicants Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov 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/no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with shared call responsibilities.