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Summary

The Physician-Radiologist provides medical imaging interpretation of studies and related procedures to adult patients at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS). Assist in educating residents and fellows in the medical imaging environment of a Medical Center with Academic Affiliation. Announcement will be extended until the position is filled.

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: Current Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) qualification to preform and interpret breast imagining and procedures in all modalities is required
• Perform breast biopsies - including stereotactic biopsies is required
• Interpret radiographs and examinations related to other specialties in diagnostic imaging
• Experience with breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Fellowship trained in Brest imaging - neuro - body and musculoskeletal
• 3 or more years- significant experience directly related to Breast Imagining interpretation
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting - 15-44 pounds
• Light carrying - under 15 pounds
• Straight pulling
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Both hands required
• Walking Standing Repeated bending Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to jaeger 1 to 4
• Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
• Both eyes required
• Depth perception
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Ability to distinguish shades of color
• Hearing (aid permitted)
• Emotional / Mental stability under stress
• Typing/ computer work.

Duties

• Start - continue - or finish your career here | VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System(youtube.com) Responsibilities: The Physician Radiologist provides medical imaging interpretation of studies and related procedures to the adult Veteran patients at the VA ECHCS
• Clinical: - Provide expert - professional radiology consultative services
• guide residents - fellows - attending physicians and other staff in the associated complexities and proper uses of radiology diagnosis and therapeutic interventions
• - Mentor radiology residents or fellows
• monitor progress and assess their appropriate core competencies or school objectives
• - Interpret and record all studies performed within the Imaging Service
• verbally contact responsible clinicians on all potentially significant findings
• maintain timeliness of image interpretation
• - Implement all appropriate quality assurance/improvement measures
• - Examine internal structures and functions of organ systems to assist in diagnoses after correlation of imaging findings with other related imaging examinations or procedures
• - Aid in treatment plans by utilization of interventional devices for injections
• - Primary focus of practice is the interpretation of medical imaging studies in multiple modalities and areas of expertise
• - Protocol clinical orders to ensure accurate - appropriate imaging related to Veteran history and reason for study
• - Timely reporting of findings to include verbal discussion with referring clinicians regarding findings and final verification of proofread dictations
• - Complete mandatory training as stipulated by ECHCS and CME requirements specific to the service
• - Collaborate with other health care resources to ensure timely and appropriate care of patients
• - Educate residents and fellows in the medical imaging environment of a Medical Center with Academic Affiliation
• - Complete peer review processes and document accurately
• report findings to the Imaging Service Chief as appropriate
• - Function as the liaison between the Chief of Imaging and Sub-specialty services on clinical issues
• - Adhere to all applicable Federal - VA - VHA - and facility policies or regulations
• - Assist other staff assigned to the Imaging Service as needed
• - Provide call coverage as required
• - Other duties as assigned by the Imaging Service Chief
• Scope of Practice Core Elements: The core elements for a Physician Radiologist Scope of Practice may include but are not limited to: Supervision and/or performance of diagnostic studies requiring the use of radiation (x-rays) - ultrasound - MRI - radiopharmaceuticals - contrast media - and other imaging techniques
• - Interpretation of diagnostic studies and procedures
• - May perform Invasive procedures under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges
• - May perform Therapeutic procedures under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges
• - May perform Therapeutic procedures in Nuclear Medicine under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges
• - May perform Breast Imaging and Procedures under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges
• Emergency Duties: Emergency duties are those carried out for patients in life-threatening situations
• The Physician Radiologist activates appropriate emergency procedures and initiates appropriate clinical intervention until emergency designated staff arrive
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• 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
• 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 to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm