Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic) - Mammography

Job description

Summary

The Miami VA Healthcare System and the Diagnostic Imaging Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician( Diagnostic Radiology) Mammography. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

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: Board Certification or board eligible in Mammography and MQSA is Preferred

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

Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019

This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health

This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper

This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity

Potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing

Transferring patients and objects may be required

May be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures

May occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders

Must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations and able to shift priorities based on patient needs

Must complete annual Employee Health requirements - such as annual TB screening or testing - as a condition of employment

Must be physically - emotionally and mentally competent and able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position - with or without reasonable accommodation - without hazard to yourself or others.

Duties

This announcement has been amended to change the status of an Incentive Authorization from 'Not Authorized' to 'Authorized' Effective 5/15/2026

The Physician( Diagnostic Radiology) Mammography will serve as a diagnostic radiologist for breast imaging and oversee the Breast Imaging Center

The incumbent will provide interpretive and patient care services within the scope of a clinical diagnostic radiologist and mammographer

The physician must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide multimodality diagnostic imaging services with an emphasis on mammographic skills - to include screening mammography - diagnostic mammography and ultrasound - tomography - as well as ultrasound and stereotactic guided biopsies

Duties include - but are not limited to: Interpreting all breast imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in electronic health record

Generating reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements - a description of normal and abnormal structures - discussion of differential diagnoses - recommendations - and impressions

Screening and diagnostic Mammography - breast Ultrasound - breast MRI - and image-guided biopsies

Consulting with patients over results and recommend further testing

Interpreting and analyzing medical images to diagnose illnesses and injuries

Consulting with referring physicians to determine appropriate imaging studies

Administering contrast agents and medications used in imaging procedures

Monitoring patients during procedures to ensure safety and comfort

Defines Modality Specific Protocolling

Consulting with Ordering Providers

Reviewing Orders and defining imaging protocols

Supervises medical students or physician residents (including fellows) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

VHA Physician Total Rewards

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): An incentive is Authorized 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: Full-Time -40hours Monday - Friday - 7:00am - 3:00pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor

The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).

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Worksite address

miami, FL, 33222, US

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.