Diagnostic radiologists appointed to the Medical Staff of the Spokane VA Medical Center and assigned to the Diagnostic Imaging Service are independent licensed practitioners who hold a full and unrestricted license in any state. Radiologists will be board certified or board eligible in the practice of radiology by the American Board of Radiology. 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: Preferred 2 years experience Board Certified Fellowship trained Ability to perform minor interventional procedures Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds); Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds) Straight pulling (2 hours); Pushing (2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (4 hours); Standing (4 hours); 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; Specific visual requirement (see computer screen); Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted) The position will require walking, standing or sitting for periods of up to or beyond 10 to 12 hours each day. The position will require prolonged periods of sitting in a dimly lit room, interpreting radiologic studies from images presented on a series of computer monitors. The position requires the prolonged use of a hand operated computer mouse and dictation handset as well as frequent interaction with a computer keyboard in addition, the incumbent will need to bend, lift and turn. Under urgent or emergency situations, the incumbent will need to run to a designated area within the department. Environmental Factors: Radiant energy; Working closely with others; Working alone. ["A specialist in diagnostic radiology provides direct patient care in a hospital setting to adults with acute and chronic medical conditions and serves as a consultant to other physicians. The radiologist should be experienced in the production and interpretation of diagnostic radiologic studies generated in the submodalities of computed tomography, general radiography, fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, DEXA, and ultrasonography. A radiologist experienced in the performance of procedures such as imaging guided biopsies and/or arthrography is preferred. Duties include but are not limited to: The radiologist should be experienced in the production and interpretation of diagnostic radiologic studies generated in the submodalities of computed tomography, general radiography, fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, DEXA, and ultrasonography Ability to perform procedures such as imaging guided pain procedures, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and arthrography is preferred. Read imaging studies using a PACS system with a voice recognition dictation system Experience navigating the electronic health record of the hospital and Radiology information systems. Individuals with specialized fellowship training in a particular subspecialty may be assigned responsibility of formulating policy, procedures, education, and training impacting the daily clinical operations of the subspecialty Responsible for performing formal study interpretation, radiologic procedures, tumor board representation and consultation within the submodalities of computed tomography, general radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine and ultrasonography Assist, train, supervise and mentor radiology residents in the performance of radiographic procedures. Provide education and training to members of the medical staff through various conferences, committees, and lecture series May be assigned administrative or managerial responsibilities through participation in clinical, educational, and administrative committees, task groups or special projects Holidays and after hours on-call rotations may be required Work Schedule: Part-time / Variable Hours (shift to be discussed with the Chief) Telework: Available on an ad hoc basis, as determined by the needs of the service. (This is NOT a virtual or remote position.) Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants. (prorated to portion of 1.0 FTEE) Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases (Annual salary will be pro-rated based on hours worked) Paid Time Off (Part-Time): Paid annual leave based on hours worked - accrual starting on first day Paid annual sick leave based on hours worked - accrual starting on first day (no limit on accrual) Paid federal holidays dependent on work schedule 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) Rates are prorated or based on hours worked for Part-Time positions. 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards."]
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.
