[Hiring] Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist @Kansas City VA Medical Center

Role Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): EDRP Authorized; Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
• Contact [email protected], 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

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.

Education Requirements

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Approved schools are:
  • Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
  • Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted.
  • For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
• NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

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 allopathic 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.
• Exceptions:
  • 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).
  • In rare and unusual circumstances, the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer, who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrant such action.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Preferred Experience

• Proficient in Body Imaging (including prostate MR and prostate PET)
• Proficient in Vascular Imaging (CT and MR angiography, including runoff studies preferred)
• Proficient in Thoracic Imaging, specifically lung cancer screening and oncologic imaging
• Board Certified/Board eligible in Radiology

Physical Requirements

• Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds
• Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers; Both hands required
• Walking (6hrs); Standing (6hrs); Repeated bending (2-4hrs)
• Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors
• Hearing (aid permitted); Mental/ Emotional Stability
• Ability to perform privileges Independently perform physical exam; Cognitive Stability