Physician - Radiology Diagnostic — Gary, IN

Job highlights

• Ownership: government
• 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 by VA
• Teleradiology component
• Schedule: M-F

Original employer description

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. See details below. This position is eligible for a Recruitment/Relocation Incentive. 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 EnglishPreferred Experience: Board certification Fellowship training in body - neuro - and muscular imaging Ability to read plain films - CT - MRI - Nuclear - and US images Possesses a strong general radiology skillset with subspecialty training in Abdominal imaging Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position - with or without reasonable accommodation - without hazard to themselves or othersDepending on the essential duties of a specific position - usable vision - color vision - hearing or speech may be requiredHowever - in most cases - a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid. Duties Start - continue - or finish your career here | Cheyenne VA Health Care System (youtube.com) This position is eligible for Remote work and is exempted from return to office requirementsRemote exempted positions are reviewed annually and do not imply permanent remote work statusSelectees will work 100% of the time in a non-VA owned space outside or inside of the local commuting area of parent stationThe employee's workspace must be suitable for conducting business - remote employees are expected to provide a secure - distraction-free home-based worksite with reliable high speed internet connectivityThe employee will be required to travel to the closest VA Medical Center or VA Outpatient Clinic for issuance of equipment - and as needed for technical supportSelectees will be required to self-certify that their remote workplace meets all safety - privacy - and internet speed requirementsThis position may fall under the Presidential Memorandum titled \"Return to In-Person Work\" which will require you to go into the office if the exemption is not approved when it's up for reviewThe Cheyenne VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for one (1) remote Radiologist in Diagnostic Imaging assigned to the Cheyenne Wyoming facility who is skilled in Abdominal Radiology - Neuroradiology - and Musculoskeletal (MSK) RadiologyDuties include but are not limited to: CT - MRI - and Ultrasound Imaging Interpretation of diagnostic studies: Computed tomography (CT) - magnetic resonance (MR) - X Ray and Ultrasound (US)Remainder of interpretations will be general imaging studiesReview/Protocol imaging orders for appropriateness and safetyAct as imaging consultant to clinical services/sectionsDirect the activities of Medical Support Assistants and technologistsConsult on the administration of medications - including contrast agents by technologistsIdeal candidate will be well trained - highly qualified - and equally motivated diagnostic radiologist who possess appropriate skills and ability to interpret a wide range of diagnostic studiesCheck Out These Benefits! VA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn moreYou must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointmentProgram 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 applicationFormer EDRP participants ineligible to applyPay: 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: Monday-Friday - 8:00am- 4:30pm(Compressed tour negotiable)