Radiologist:
These positions are to support the direct patient care needs at various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers nationwide. The radiologist will be responsible for providing direct patient care to civilian, military patients including women Veterans.
The radiologist will be responsible for the interpretation of the following radiology examinations: radiography, ultrasonography (non-vascular), computed tomography (specifically general CT which includes all imaging of the thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities, but exclusive of Neuroradiology), musculoskeletal/abdominal MRI, Vascular CT and MRI (specifically barium and related examinations) and fluoroscopy.
The physician is required to work cooperatively with other physicians and extenders to include; advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, registered nurses, and a variety of allied health professionals to deliver comprehensive health care services. Services may be provided face to face or through telehealth. The physician must be familiar with personal computers, have adequate typing skills to perform data entry (progress notes and physician orders), and be able to navigate through windows based computer programs. The medical centers utilize a computerized medical record system (CPRS). Training on the computerized system will be provided by the medical center.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follow and meet all policies, performance measures, rules and regulations as set by VA.
Function as a full team member of the interdisciplinary team, serving patients at the facilities.
Participation in the facilities PEER review process, including the external review.
Provides telemedicine service via Clinical Video conferencing, as needed
Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure continuity of patient care.
Collaborate and act as a patient advocate.
Collateral duties include running interdisciplinary tumor boards, education technologists and participating in hospital committees.
Work Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
There is no call
Requirements:
Board Certified in accordance with ACR standards
Current Active Basic Life Support (BLS)
Current Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Active professional license in any US state
