The Radiologist will be responsible for providing interpretation and submission of Radiology reports as required by the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Outpatient Clinic. He/she is to ensure the quality and timeliness of the services provided, customer satisfaction, as well as compliance with the standards of accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission and the Office of the Inspector General.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES The incumbent shall provide professional medical guidance for all necessary imaging services. Approximately 50,000 examinations are performed annually, including Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound (general and vascular), Conventional Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Bone Density, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Nuclear Medicine exams. The incumbent shall provide interpretation and submission of Radiology reports as required by the VA, with support of both on-site and remote teleradiology services. Provide expertise and support in various facets of Diagnostic Radiology and patient care. Oversight of quality and safety: - Review exam requests for appropriateness. - Prescribe exam protocols and modify as needed for specific clinical indications. - Provide oversight of technical image quality with feedback to Technologists. - Provide clinical oversight of medication administration, including contrast, preps, and other medications relevant to the Department of Radiology. - Provide oversight and serve as a resource for radiation and MRI safety. - Provide oversight and serve as a resource for infection control practices. - Participate in various aspects of quality assurance such as peer review, protocol review, appropriateness criteria, and performance improvement. Image Interpretation and Consultation: - Interpret imaging exams of all modalities and body parts, including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in the Electronic Health Record. Generate reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements, a description of normal and abnormal structures, discussion of differential diagnoses, recommendations, and impression. - Support patient care services with reports timely to the care being delivered with the method of communication appropriate to the level of clinical importance or acuity. - Consult with providers on various aspects of imaging such as exam selection, review of results, and other support functions. - Participate in clinical conferences such as Tumor Board and others. Patient Care: - Interact with patients to obtain relevant clinical history and physical exam findings within the scope of radiology practice, provide education to patients and support, obtain informed consent, issue disclosures when appropriate, document in CPRS, enter orders in CPRS, and other aspects of physician practice. - Participate in the coordination of patient care: Contact clinical providers as relevant to assure effective patient care, discuss evaluation, management, follow-up, and other aspects of coordinated, patient-centered care. Make timely and definitive notification of time-sensitive results and/or results that have major clinical significance. - Integrate resources to provide current, optimal care: consult colleagues, research literature, maintain continuing education and other sources of current practice. Medical Staff Functions: - Participate in Radiology and general medical staff meetings, committee assignments, compliance, and other components of an organized medical staff. Education: - Support academic affiliations in Technologist, radiologic assistant, medical student, resident, and other teaching programs that involve the Department of Radiology. Provide clinical experience, cognitive development, and other aspects of effective teaching. Research: - Research is not required. Research is encouraged by the VA and supported, as feasible, to allow the opportunity for study design, data collection, analysis, publication, and other aspects of research. Work Schedule: Part time

Requirements

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. Additional Requirement: QUALIFICATIONS The incumbent shall provide the services of an American Board of Radiology-certified Radiologist with clinical privileges to practice Radiology at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Outpatient Clinic. In accordance with VA Handbook 5005/15 Part II, Appendix G2, Physician Qualification Standard Physical Standards - VADirective and Handbook 5019. - Degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine (DO). The degree must have been obtained from a school approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. - Board Certification from the American Board of Radiology is preferred. - Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine. - Ability to promote medical staff excellence in service and teaching is essential. - Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and proven clinical excellence. - The incumbent must be a US citizen. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS Age, Development, & Cultural Needs of Patients Demonstrate knowledge of age specific care, including knowledge of physical and physiologic changes associated with aging, aspects of growth and development, and appropriate adaptations in interpersonal interaction and processes to meet unique patient requirements in these different life stages. Awareness and sensitivity to individual needs of patients related to cultural factors, including aspects of patient experience and perspective related to military service. Customer Service Requirements 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, professional, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with customer service constructively and appropriately. ADP Security Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy. Protects the data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion. Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc. as set out in the computer access agreement that the employee signs. Safety Follows Life Safety Management (fire protection) procedures. Reports safety hazards, accidents, and injuries. Reviews hazardous materials, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), waste management. Follows Emergency Preparedness plan. Follows security policies and procedures. Complies with federal, state, and local environmental and other requirements preventing pollution, minimizing waste, and conserving cultural and natural resources. Infection Control Demonstrates infection control practices for disease prevention (i.e. hand washing) and universal precautions/isolation procedures, including TB required precautions. 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: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing or speech may be required. however, in most cases, a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.

Education

1. Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or
2. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
3. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.]

Contacts

• Address Chalmers P Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic 420 North James Road Columbus, OH 43219 US
• Name: Brent Nixon
• Phone: 614-257-5503
• Email: [email protected]