Physician - Radiology Diagnostic (Mammography)

Job description

Summary

The Physician-Radiologist provides medical imaging interpretation of studies and related procedures to adult patients at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS). Assist in educating residents and fellows in the medical imaging environment of a Medical Center with Academic Affiliation.

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: Completed a Fellowship in Mammography Current Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) qualification to perform and interpret breast imaging and procedures in all modalities is required

Perform breast biopsies - including stereotactic biopsies is required

Experience with breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Skill and ability to interpret radiographs and examinations related to other specialties in diagnostic imaging

Significant experience with Breast Imaging interpretation

More than 5 years’ experience in Breast Imaging

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Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting - 15-44 pounds

Light carrying - under 15 pounds

Straight pulling

Reaching above shoulder

Use of fingers

Both hands required

Walking Standing Repeated bending Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously

Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to jaeger 1 to 4

Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other

Both eyes required

Depth perception

Ability to distinguish basic colors

Ability to distinguish shades of color

Hearing (aid permitted)

Emotional / Mental stability under stress

Typing/ computer work.

Duties

Clinical: Provide expert - professional radiology consultative services

guide residents - fellows - attending physicians and other staff in the associated complexities and proper uses of radiology diagnosis and therapeutic interventions

Supervise radiology residents or fellows

monitor progress and assess appropriate core competencies or school objectives

Interpret and record all studies performed within the Imaging Service

verbally contact responsible clinicians on all potentially significant findings

maintain timeliness of image interpretation

Implement all appropriate quality assurance/improvement measures

Examine internal structures and functions of organ systems to assist in diagnoses after correlation of imaging findings with other related imaging examinations or procedures

Aid in treatment plans by utilization of interventional devices for injections

Primary focus of practice is the interpretation of medical imaging studies in multiple modalities and areas of expertise

Protocol clinical orders to ensure accurate - appropriate imaging related to Veteran history and reason for study

Timely reporting of findings to include verbal discussion with referring clinicians regarding findings and final verification of proofread dictations

Complete mandatory training as stipulated by ECHCS and CME requirements specific to the service

Collaborate with other health care resources to ensure timely and appropriate care of patients

Supervise residents and fellows in the medical imaging environment of a Medical Center with Academic Affiliation

Complete peer review processes and document accurately

report findings to the Imaging Service Chief as appropriate

Function as the liaison between the Chief of Imaging and Sub-specialty services on clinical issues

Adhere to all applicable Federal - VA - VHA - and facility policies or regulations

Assist other staff assigned to the Imaging Service as needed

Provide call coverage as required

Other duties as assigned by the Imaging Service Chief

Scope of Practice Core Elements: The core elements for a Physician Radiologist Scope of Practice may include but are not limited to:- Supervision and/or performance of diagnostic studies requiring the use of radiation (x-rays) - ultrasound - MRI - radiopharmaceuticals - contrast media - and other imaging techniques.- Interpretation of diagnostic studies and procedures.- May perform Invasive procedures under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges.- May perform Therapeutic procedures under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges

- May perform Therapeutic procedures in Nuclear Medicine under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges.- May perform Breast Imaging and Procedures under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges

Emergency Duties: Emergency duties are those carried out for patients in life-threatening situations

The Physician Radiologist activates appropriate emergency procedures and initiates appropriate clinical intervention until emergency designated staff arrive

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

VHA Physician Total Rewards

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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 $200 -000) & 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

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 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Worksite address

aurora, CO, 80012, US

Who can apply

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