Physician (MD/DO)-Diagnostic Radiologist (Hybrid)- Sign on Bonus - Indianapolis

Summary · The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. · Recruitment Incentive: · Authorized · Qualifications · To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as an ...

Job description

Summary

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below.


Recruitment Incentive:
Authorized

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 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - 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
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 or fee-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
Proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred Experience:
Neuroradiology or MSK fellowship preferred
Experience with non-vascular interventions preferred
Board eligible or board certified with the American Board of

Radiology Reference:
For more information on this qualification standard - please visit

Physical Requirements:
Heavy Lifting (45 lbs
and over)
Heavy Carrying (45 lbs
and over)
Straight Pulling (up to 4 hours)
Pushing hours)
Reaching above shoulder
Use of fingers
Both hands required
Walking (up to 8 hours)
Standing (up to 8 hours)
Repeated bending (up to 4 hour)
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
Near vision correctable at 13"" to 16""
Hearing (aid permitted).

Duties

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 $ & 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards

Telework :
Eligible up to 100% EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Learn 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

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm - Compressed and/or TBD Duties include but are not limited to: Conducts interpretations on Diagnostic Imaging - MRI - CT - US - IR - or NM (any or all) Defines Modality Specific Protocolling Consults with Ordering Providers Reviews Orders and defines imaging protocols Assists in Fee Basis Consult Review Attends Multi-Disciplinary Conferences Resident supervision/education Works with and is supported by Radiology Service leadership
Provides direct clinical and administrative oversight for mid-level practitioners and other clinical staff as assigned
Provides direct patient care as a consultant in outpatient clinics and/or inpatient wards and will participate as a representative for Radiology Service at multi-disciplinary conferences - such as Tumor Board or Chest Conference
Performance reflects and demonstrates support of the Chief - Radiology Service - Chief of Staff - Medical Center Director's - VISN Network and national goals
Has basic understanding of managed care practices - including health care finance - billing - coding and documentation

Knowledge - ability and willingness to use and promote the dissemination among clinical staff of current automated technology for Health Information Management Sections (HIMS) - patient data tracking - patient orders - etc.