Physician (Radiologist)-Body Imaging/Chest Imaging — Orlando, FL

Job highlights

• Ownership: government
• Compensation model: salary
• Relocation assistance
• Student loan forgiveness
• 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
• EMR: CPRS
• Schedule: M-F

Original employer description

Summary A recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidate(s).***** This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - Please see below. Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized - As determined by Facility/Agency EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact VISN8CCOE@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more 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 and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Works onsiteThis is not a teleradiology positionWorks in a Veteran centered - dynamic - team oriented - and collaborative environmentMeets VHA defined benchmarks for physician productivityRotates between campusesInterprets general radiology examinations (plain film)Performs and interprets diagnostic fluoroscopic studies (without and with contrast material)Interprets CT examinations of the chest - abdomen - pelvis and extremitiesInterprets MRI examinations of the chest - abdomen and pelvis - including prostate MRI scansInterprets general - vascular - small parts and soft tissue ultrasound examinationsParticipates in the development to new protocols and imaging techniquesInterprets imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in CPRSGenerate reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements - a description of normal and abnormal structures - discussion of differential diagnoses - recommendations and impressionIssues timely Radiology ReportsObtains informed consentPhysically examines veterans when required for imaging purposesWrites notes in the electronic medical record when clinically appropriateCommunicates critical findings according to the medical center policyParticipates in quality management activities such as film quality review - peer review and other performance improvement activitiesPrepares for and participates in various inspectionsReviews exam requests for appropriatenessPrescribes exam protocols and modifies as needed for specific clinical indicationsConsults with providers on various aspects of radiology such as exam selection - review of results - etcParticipates in various local - VISN and VHA multidisciplinary and interdepartmental conferencesTeaches students and residentsParticipates in the coordination of patient care: Contacts clinical providers as relevant to assure effective patient care - discuss evaluation - management - follow-up - and other aspects of coordinated - patient-centered careProvide clinical oversight of medication administration - including contrast - preps and other medications relevant to the radiology proceduresProvides technical image quality feedback to technologistsUtilizes abnormal diagnostic codes appropriately and communicates/documents verbal notification of results when requiredParticipates in research programsWork Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor - the incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs) Telework: Ad-hoc/Situational-Occasional - Non-routine