Radiology Physician - Fort Hood - BAS Healthcare

Description

Location: Fort Hood, Texas
Fort Hood is located in Central Texas near Killeen and offers a community centered around military support and pride. The area features affordable living, family-friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access to outdoor recreation including lakes, hiking trails, and parks. Residents enjoy a growing selection of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, along with an easy drive to larger cities such as Austin and Waco. The region s strong military presence creates a welcoming and mission-focused environment for healthcare professionals.

Schedule & Work Environment
The Radiology Department operates 24/7, providing patient care Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This position offers a rotating schedule that includes weekday and weekend shifts to ensure continuous coverage.
Normal hours are 40 hours per week with a 60-minute unpaid lunch.

Team & Tech Snapshot:

• Team of 7 Radiologists (4 military, 1 federal employee, 2 contractors)

• Department of approximately 70 staff members

• Advanced equipment: 3T and 1.5T MRI, two CT scanners, Ultrasound, X-ray, Fluoroscopy, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography

• PACS/RIS: Agfa EI

Possible Shifts:

• 7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. (1-hr lunch)

• 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (1-hr lunch)

• 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. (Short Call)

• 7:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. (Overnight with cell phone back-up call)

On-Call Details:

• Weekend call: 24-hour back-up call with up to 8 in-house hours/day

• Holiday coverage: Same structure as weekends

• Home call rotation: 1 week every 7 weeks (varies with staffing)

• ED coverage: 7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Mon Fri

• Rare overnight call-ins; typically only for network disruptions affecting teleradiology

• Flexible scheduling may be assigned; not to exceed 80 hours per 2-week period (excluding meal breaks)

Requirements

• MD or DO degree

• US-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency completion

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Diagnostic Radiology

• Active Texas medical license

• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience

• Current BLS certification

Key Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation of diagnostic imaging studies including: plain film, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, mammography, and fluoroscopic procedures

• Deliver STAT interpretations within 15 minutes of study availability

• Meet report turnaround expectations:
STAT: 1 hour
ASAP: 24 hours
Routine: 72 hours

• Perform fluoroscopic exams and special procedures; same-day interpretation required

• Offer diagnostic consultation and collaborate with referring providers

• Interpret studies from civilian and federal facilities as needed within 24 hours of receipt

Examples of Procedures Performed:

• Fluoro & Radiography: chest, spine, extremities, GI studies, arthrograms, mammography, GU exams and more

• Ultrasound: neonatal, thyroid, abdominal, pelvic, vascular and soft tissue exams

• MRI: brain, spine, joints, abdomen/pelvis including MRCP

• CT: head, spine, extremities, angiography across multiple vascular territories