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The Oklahoma City VA Healthcare System (OCVAHCS) is actively recruiting a board certified, board eligible full-time Staff Physician- Breast Imaging Radiologist to help care for our Veterans. The Radiology Physician is accountable to the Chief of Radiology Service. The full-time radiologist will perform a wide variety of diagnostic imaging examinations, ultrasound of breasts and biopsies, MRI's and be responsible for monitoring the quality of diagnostic interpretations. Radiologists will pre-screen high-risk, high-cost, and high-demand examinations (CT, US, MRI, Mammography, Interventional Procedures) prior to being scheduled to ensure that the ordered imaging examinations are not only clinically indicated but also safe. 

Radiologists will appropriately order CT and MRI examinations in a timely manner before they are performed. Radiologists thoroughly and appropriately document their interpretations, procedures and health care decisions in the organization's electronic medical record (CPRS). The Radiology Physician examines, evaluates, and manages patients referred for radiology consultations and procedures as appropriate; interpretation of general nuclear medicine studies and/or breast imaging. The candidate should be able to work with our radiology colleagues to provide seamless care to the veterans we serve.

Affiliation with an academic institution affiliate, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, is optional. The OCVAMC is located in Oklahoma City, OK and is the “Flagship” for the Oklahoma VA Health Care System (OCVAHCS) - a Joint Commission accredited, referral level 1a (high complexity) facility. The Radiology department serves patients across the spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care for more than 63,000 veterans in an area that includes 48 counties in Oklahoma and 2 counties in North Central Texas. Join a department that is expanding the clinical area to better serve veteran patients! 

Work Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday 08:00-4:30, plus on call duties as needed. As inpatients are on the hospitalist service, call duties are relatively light. (May be required to work evenings or weekends).

• U.S. Citizens receive preference – non-U.S. Citizens may be considered.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.
• Board Certified in Radiology preferred, but Board Eligibility may also be considered. Additional board certification in Internal Medicine is preferred.

Starting pay is $400,000.00 per year.

• A sign-on bonus will be offered, and there is the potential for an annual performance bonus of up to $15,000.
• Retirement: Federal Retirement Plan through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to 5% government matching contributions
• Eligible for Education Debt Repayment Program. (EDRP)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives available.
• 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)
• 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 restrictions on moonlighting
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives available
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Community Information

• Welcome to Oklahoma, the sooner state! Scenic beauty, a moderate climate, a culture rich in history and the arts, and world-class sports and recreational opportunities make Oklahoma an exceptional place to live and do business. Combine that with quality health care, top universities, a low-cost and quality standard of living, it's easy to see why most people who live here never want to leave. Oklahoma is ideal for your inner adventurer if you enjoy live music and night-life, different foods, short drive time during the rush hour, and different parks. Oklahoma is home to 32 state parks to explore and lots more. Oklahoma is ranked the number one city park in the nation according to USA Today, and the second most affordable state to live in. You will enjoy a very affordable standard of living and affordable housing, either for investment purposes or otherwise. Oklahoma is ranked a top 10 city for entrepreneurs and, as a growing state, Oklahoma has a lot of amazing opportunities to tap from. The standard of living and peace of mind that comes with Oklahoma is simply unbelievable, giving you the opportunity to spend time with family while saving money.
• I highly encourage you to consider VA employment in Oklahoma.  We offer both a mission you can put your heart into by taking care of our veterans, and a home for fun, new experiences, whether you’re interested in exploring one of the many mountain climbing, hiking, biking, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, canoeing, horseback riding and many more.

• To Explore This Physician Opportunity Further
• Please forward a copy of your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae to Gbolahan "Alex" Ajisope, Oklahoma City VA PPR @ Gbolahan.Ajisope@va.gov or call (405) 456-3263. Thank you.