Physician - Interventional Radiologist — Oklahoma City, OK

Job highlights

• Ownership: government
• Compensation model: salary
• Student loan forgiveness
• CME allowance: $1,000 + 5 days
• 7 weeks vacation
• Malpractice covered
• Health insurance
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• EMR: CPRS
• Schedule: M-F

Original employer description

Summary 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. 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 PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicineThe 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 completedCurrent - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaResidency 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completedOR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United StatesOR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - 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 experiencesExceptions: 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 basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervisionAdditionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsIn 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 actionProficiency in spoken and written EnglishReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the positionA physical examination prior to placement is requiredThis is a designated drug testing positionAfter appointment - you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug useRequires lifting 15-44 poundspushing (approx2 hours)reaching above shoulderuse of fingers and both handswalking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneelingAbility for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneouslyMust have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colorsHearing aid is permitted. Duties Experience the energy - excitement and welcoming spirit of OKC! Named one of the Best Places to Visit by Atlas Obscura and Southern Living - Oklahoma City offers all of the culture - cuisine - attractions and amenities you'd expect in a modern metropolisAnd with its rugged Western past - working stockyards and title as \"Horse Show Capital of the World -\" it's rich in cowboy culture - as wellFrom family fun to romantic retreats to outdoor adventures you won't find anywhere else - Oklahoma City has plenty of hustle without all the hassleThe OKC VA holds a solid 3-star overall rating - which ranks it among the highest-performing medical facilities in the metroplexBy comparison - other medical facilities in the metroplex often fall lower in this rating categoryVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Approved Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement programYou must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start dateApproval - 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 applicationFormer EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the programContact David Billingsly at david.billingsleyjr@va.gov - (405) 456-3653 - for questions/assistanceLearn morePay: 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: Oversight of Quality and Safety Review and approve requests for interventional procedures - ensuring appropriateness based on clinical indicationsPrescribe and modify procedural protocols for vascular and non-vascular interventionsProvide oversight of technical image quality and procedural safety - offering feedback to technologists and nursing staffOversee medication administration relevant to interventional procedures - including contrast agents - sedation - and peri-procedural medicationsServe as a resource for infection control practices - including sterile technique and post-procedure careParticipate in VA safety and quality assurance committees - including peer review - protocol review - and performance improvement initiativesProcedure Performance - Interpretation - and Consultation Perform a wide range of interventional radiology procedures (e.g. - angiography - embolization - biopsies - drainages - vascular access)Interpret imaging studies related to interventional procedures - correlating findings with clinical information in CPRSGenerate comprehensive procedure reports - including pertinent findings - measurements - procedural details - complications - recommendations - and impressionPatient Care Interact with patients to obtain relevant clinical history and physical exam findings within the scope of interventional radiology practiceProvide education to patients and families regarding procedures - risks - benefits - and alternativesObtain informed consent - issue disclosures when appropriate - and document all interactions in CPRSParticipate in the coordination of patient care - including pre- and post-procedure management - follow-up - and communication with clinical teamsMake timely notification of time-sensitive results and/or results with major clinical significanceMedical Staff Functions Participate in Imaging and general medical staff meetings - committee assignments - compliance - and other components of an organized medical staffEducation Support academic affiliations in technologist - radiologic assistant - medical student - resident - and other teaching programs involving the Imaging ServiceProvide clinical experience - cognitive development - and other aspects of effective teachingWork Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm