Job Title
Radiology Physician
Location
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (JALFHCC) in North Chicago, Illinois
Position Summary
The incumbent performs a variety of duties in a complex 1C medical facility, which is constantly evolving within a highly competitive geographic area.
Duties
Radiology scan interpretation and report generation, using voice recognition software, including interpretation of general diagnostic radiographs, CT, US, MRI, nuclear medicine exams and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Administration/supervision of all drugs as needed for the performance and interpretation of imaging examinations.
Supervision of technical aspects of all aspects of radiology practiced at VA HCS Lexington.
Performance of additional duties in such a manner as to comply with all requirements of VHA Medical Staff Bylaws.
Shares on-call responsibilities as assigned.
Drafts protocols and procedures.
Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions.
Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.
Interpreting of all or most diagnostic radiology modalities (CT, US, MRI, radiographs, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine, etc.)
In charge of outpatient, small proportion of inpatient and ER cases.
Perform procedures include arthrograms and GI flouro.
The physician will provide general and specialized diagnostic Radiology services and procedures to VA patients as privileged. These diagnostic services include patient assessment and diagnosis prior to performance of any diagnostic test or therapy, including assisting/intervening with the referring physician for the proper test/treatment selection and protocol.
Incentives
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to highly qualified applicants
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be authorized to highly qualified applicants
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
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
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