Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist (SIGN ON BONUS)

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 : Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact visn15edrp@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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Duties: The radiologist should be experienced in the interpretation of diagnostic radiologic studies to include modalities of computed tomography, general radiography, fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, DEXA, and ultrasonography. Experience and ability to perform procedures such as imaging guided biopsies and drainages, pain procedures, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, and arthrography is desirable although not required. Eligible for academic appointment to provide training, mentoring, and supervision to UMKC School of Medicine radiology residents The radiologist will be responsible for performing formal study interpretation, radiologic procedures, conferences/tumor board representation, and professional consultation Participation in staff meetings and service or facility level committees/boards, when assigned. Maintain VA training and credentialing requirements, participation in the FPPE/OPPE process, participation in peer review, uphold integrity of Protected Health Information. Facilitates clinic staff productivity and maintains acceptable personal clinical productivity as determined by national productivity goals and the Service Chief. Shared responsibility of review and establishment of imaging protocols; review and protocol of imaging requests; ensuring appropriate preps and medication are ordered; technical oversight and feedback for the technologist performing the examinations; overall safety of imaging patients including oversight of contrast administration and response to adverse patient reactions. Utilization of interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates knowledge of established and evolving concepts within Diagnostic Imaging, and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others. Expected to practice within the standard of care at all times. Ensures practice-based learning and improvement, expected to be able to use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any addit

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