USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Radiologist (Virtual)
USAJOBS is seeking a Radiologist for the Fargo VA Health Care System. The role involves performing a range of radiological duties, participating in performance improvement activities, and providing education to staff and students.
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Responsibilities
Performs duties and responsibilities of a radiologist in the areas of general radiology, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, ultrasound, DEXA, nuclear medicine, and basic interventional procedures
Participates in and supports performance improvement activities, including, but not limited to, external review programs, internal peer review programs, and accreditation requirements
Utilizes Powerscribe and ensures timely and consistent imaging reporting and record keeping
Provides accurate, concise, timely documentation of care in the electronic medical record (Computerized Patient Record System -CPRS) on each patient care occurrence
Interpretation and dictation of reports must be completed utilizing PowerScribe voice recognition system for dictation and in the required VAMC format
Verification of reports must be completed, in accordance with established metrics
Ensures communication for direct patient care is accomplished among imaging staff and providers
Is knowledgeable of changes associated with aging and principles of growth and development relevant to the adult and geriatric age groups
Has ability to assess and interpret data about the patient's status; and ability to identify age-specific needs and provide the appropriate care based upon the age related factors
Participates in education of facility and Imaging staff and students from affiliated programs
Supports and participates in continuous learning and self-development
Stays abreast of advances in imaging services
Qualification
Required
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 an institution whose accreditation was in place 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
Proficiency in spoken and written English
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Benefits
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
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)
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Company
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