Diagnostic Radiologist - Recruitment Incentive & Loan Repayment (EDRP)

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. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Diagnostic Radiologist position is located at the Fredericksburg Veterans Affairs Health Care Center (FxHCC) in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Diagnostic Radiologist is responsible for providing appropriate diagnostic radiological care to Veterans. The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout all clinical and other Veteran care areas involved with the Fredericksburg Veterans Affairs Health Care Center (FxHCC) Radiology Section. This position reports directly to the Fredericksburg Veterans Affairs Health Care Center (FxHCC)Radiology Section Chief and will be expected to work closely in conjunction with the Radiology leadership of the parent facility, Richmond VA Medical Center, to ensure collaboration and alignment to reach collective goals of Central Virginia VA Health Care System. The Fredericksburg Veterans Affairs Health Care Center offers a comprehensive range of outpatient services for Veterans in the Northern Virginia and Central Virginia area, including Primary Care and Mental Health services. The establishment of this new health care center is part of the Central Virginia VA Health Care System and the Veterans Health Administration's initiative to enhance access to care for Veterans, thereby providing them with more healthcare options within their communities and fulfilling the mission to deliver exemplary care to our Nation's Heroes. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized to a qualified applicant. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): The position is eligible for the EDRP. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Ms. Monique Head at monique.head@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator 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 and no significant restriction on moonlighting The duties and responsibilities of the Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist include, but are not limited to the following: Act as imaging consultants to clinical services/sections. Review all Section, facility, VISN and VHA policies, procedures, and guidelines. Document their procedures, consultations, and healthcare decisions in the medical record. Communicate emergent findings directly to the treating physician/service in a timely manner. Direct the activities of residents, AMSAs, technologists, and nurses. Supervise the administration of medications, including contrast agents, by technologists and/or nurses. Participate in quality assurance activities to improve patient safety, performance, and quality of care. Develop and adhere to standard procedures and protocols. Maintain, direct, and encourage radiation and MRI saf

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?