Diagnostic Radiologist - Remote Eligible — Remote

Job highlights

• Ownership: government
• Compensation model: salary
• CME allowance: $1,000 + 5 days
• 7 weeks vacation
• Malpractice covered
• Health insurance
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions
• Protected time: true
• Teleradiology component
• Schedule: M-F
• Remote / teleradiology eligible

Original employer description

Summary Join our team at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff - Missouri! We are seeking a Radiologist ready to bring their expertise to a collaborative team while making a meaningful difference in the lives of America's Veterans. Enjoy a rewarding career - a supportive practice environment - and the added flexibility of telework eligibility. 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: In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Duties Join the John JPershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff - Missouri - and build a rewarding radiology career where your work has purposeLocated in the heart of southeast Missouri - Poplar Bluff offers an affordable cost of living - easy commutes - and quick access to some of the region's best outdoor recreation - including Clearwater Lake - Wappapello Lake - Mark Twain National Forest - and the Ozark foothillsWith remote work eligibility - this opportunity offers added flexibility while keeping you connected to a dedicated - mission-driven teamMost importantly - you will have the privilege of using your expertise to care for those who served our countryFew careers offer a mission more meaningful than serving America's VeteransVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Available 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 Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP) - which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements - loan repayments - sign-on bonus contracts - Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years)For additional information and eligibility requirements - contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.govGeneral duties include - but are not limited to: Provide general specialized diagnostic radiology services to the patients of VAMC MemphisThese diagnostic services include patient assessment and diagnosis prior to performance of any diagnostic test or therapy - including assisting/intervening with the referring physician for the proper test/treatment selection and protocolRadiology scan interpretation and report generation - using voice recognition software - including interpretation of general diagnostic radiographs - CT - US - MRI - and other diagnostic and therapeutic proceduresAdministration/supervision of all drugs as needed for the performance and interpretation of imaging examinationsSupervision of technical aspects of all aspects of radiology practiced at John J Pershing VA Med Ctr Performance of additional duties in such a manner as to comply with all requirements of VAMC Medical Staff bylaws - including participation in PBVAMC hospital or service committees - commensurate with a staff physician of VAMC and as required by the Chief of RadiologyShare in call responsibilities as assignedTeleradiology Drafts protocols and proceduresAny other duties as assignedWork Schedule: 8:00 - 16:30 Mon-Fri