Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist

The Puget Sound VA Medical Center is actively recruiting two Diagnostic Radiology Physicians to support the delivery of high-quality care to Veterans. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Diagnostic Radiologist Physician appointed to the Medical Staff of VAPSHCS and assigned to the Imaging Service are independent licensed practitioners who hold a full and unrestricted license in any state. They will be board certified in the practice of radiology by the American Board of Radiology. This is the full performance level of this position. Duties include but may not be limited to: Responsible for performing formal imaging study interpretation, radiologic procedures and consultation, depending on their experience and the needs of the service, within the areas delineated by their clinical privileges. Eligible for and expected to seek an academic appointment with the affiliated University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) and will provide education, training, mentoring and supervision to radiology residents as part of a shared residency program with UWMC. Additionally, depending on the academic appointment at UWMC, radiologists may be expected to pursue research and/or academic interests related to the field of imaging. Provide education and training to members of the medical staff through various conferences, committees and lecture series. Incumbent may be assigned administrative and managerial responsibilities related to clinical care through participation in clinical, educational and administrative committees, task groups or special projects. Supervisory responsibilities can include performance evaluations, praise, discipline, time and attendance of staff and contract radiologists. Expected to take part in clinical on-call and beeper coverage, evening and weekends shifts in proportion to their administrative off-hours coverage. May be requirements to provide physical onsite support to the community-based clinics in the greater Seattle, Everett and Tacoma area, as well as future clinics. Individuals with specialized fellowship training may be assigned director responsibilities for that subspecialty and may function as the primary radiologist responsible for formulating policy, procedures, education and training impacting the daily clinical operations of the subspecialty. Incumbent labor mapping within clinical and non-clinical areas will be determined by the service chief. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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: TBD QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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 recrui

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