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Summary

The Salt Lake City Utah VA is currently recruiting for a Physician - Diagnostic Radiology to fill our National Teleradiology Program (NTP) vacancy.

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
• (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 completed
• OR (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 States
• OR (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 experiences
• 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)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as 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: Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

• This position is eligible for Remote work and is exempt from return to office requirements
• Selectees will work 100% of the time in a non-VA owned space outside or inside of the local commuting area of parent station
• The 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 connectivity
• The 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 support
• Selectees will be required to self-certify that their remote workplace meets all safety - privacy - and internet speed requirements
• Remote exempted positions are reviewed annually and do not imply permanent remote work status
• General Radiologist - Functions and Scope of Assigned Duties: 1
• Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation Interpret and report a broad spectrum of diagnostic radiologic exams - including but not limited to: Plain films (X-rays) Computed Tomography (CT) scans Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Ultrasound Mammography Fluoroscopy procedures Correlate clinical history with imaging findings and provide timely - accurate dictated or written reports
• 2
• Image-Guided Procedures Perform and/or supervise a variety of diagnostic and minimally invasive image-guided procedures - such as: Joint injections/aspirations Biopsies (e.g. - soft tissue - bone - liver) Drainage procedures Myelography Chemotherapy Injections Ensure procedures are performed according to facility policy - safety standards - and best practices
• 3
• Consultative Services Act as a consultant to referring physicians - answering questions about appropriate imaging - exam protocols - and interpretation of findings
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences (e.g. - tumor board - morbidity - and mortality meetings) as assigned
• 4
• Supervision and Education Supervise technologists and other imaging staff in the conduct of imaging procedures
• Provide education and guidance to medical students - residents - and other trainees where applicable
• Participate in quality assurance/improvement activities
• 5
• Patient Safety and Quality Assurance Ensure adherence to radiation safety and infection control measures for patients and staff
• Participate in peer review - clinical performance improvement - and quality management activities
• 6
• Administrative Duties Document in the electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner
• Participate in department meetings and committees as required
• Assist with protocol development - policy updates - and process improvement
• 7
• Continuing Education Maintain board certification and participate in continuing medical education as required by the facility and credentialing bodies
• Additional Duties May Include: Coverage of other imaging modalities (e.g. - nuclear medicine) if appropriately trained and credentialed
• Coverage for NTP teleradiology delayed reading after hours
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive: Approved 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 Work Schedule: To be determined - Typically Monday through Friday 8am to 430pm (with rotating on call)