The diagnostic radiologist provides a spectrum of image interpretation, image-guided procedures and patient care services within the specialty of Diagnostic Radiology. In addition to the clinical practice other duties include contributions to quality assurance and performance improvement, oversight of technical quality, education of staff and trainees, committee assignments and other activities that support clinical operations and the mission, values and goals of the VA and the Medical Center. Provide expertise and support in various facets of Diagnostic Radiology and patient care. Oversight of quality and safety:
Review exam requests for appropriateness.
Prescribe exam protocols and 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 oversight and serve as resource for radiation and MRI safety
Provide oversight and serve as resource for infection control practices.
Participate in various aspects of quality assurance such as peer review, protocol review, appropriateness criteria and performance improvement.
Image Interpretation and Consultation:
Interpret imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in CPRS. Generate reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements, a description of normal and 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.
Participate in clinical conferences such as Tumor Board and others.
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 in CPRS, enter orders in CPRS, 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 and 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:
Education:
Support academic affiliations in technologist, radiologic assistant, medical student, resident and other teaching programs that involve the Imaging Service. Provide clinical experience, cognitive development, and other aspects of effective teaching.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
EDRP Authorized: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former participants are ineligible to apply for the EDRP incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions or assistance.
RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES APPROVED
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 moonlighting
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm) This position is Hybrid. Telework is approved.
Salary up to 400K if you need a range 350 -400K
Contact Information
Jeanne M. LaBarge
Human Resource Specialist/Shared Services/ Physician Provider Recruiter
jeanne.labarge@va.gov
