The Puget Sound VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time, remote or on-site, diagnostic radiologist to serve as a lung cancer screening specialist and liaison for the Veterans Integrated Service Network 20(VISN 20), which covers hospital sites throughout Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Idaho.

Duties

VISN 20 developed the first network-based lung cancer screening program in the VA Health System. This provides a unique opportunity to hire a radiologist (LCS-Rad) who is dedicated to supporting all facets of the lung cancer screening program. An ideal candidate would have significant experience in interpreting lung cancer screening CTs and be proficient in interpreting non-neuro CT and general radiography. Additional experience in magnetic resonance, and ultrasonography is a plus, but not required. Fellowship training in thoracic or cardiothoracic radiology is not required but would be a valuable bonus. The LCS-Rad will collaborate with other medical professionals, including radiologists, pulmonologists, and support staff who have made lung cancer screening a focus of their careers. Core responsibilities include but not limited to: Collaborate with the Director of Radiology, the overall LCS Program Director, and the LCS Nurse Coordinators for the VISN 20 Lung Cancer Screening program. Interpret imaging, monitor and improve quality, represent radiology at multidisciplinary conferences and oversight board meetings, advise sites on LCS program practices, assist in research initiatives, and participate in other general administrative duties. Help create policies, procedures, and education/training materials for the LCS program. Answer questions related to non-lung cancer screening protocols or monitor contrast injections at their assigned location if there is an unmet clinical need. If there are no LCS cases to interpret, help VISN 20 sites read other types of studies, as assigned by either the VISN 20 Lead Radiologist or their local supervisor. If the LCS radiologist has experience in cardiac imaging he/she could read cardiac studies for the VISN 20 Cardiac Imaging Program, which is centered at VA Puget Sound. Academic opportunities: This position does not have any specific academic prerequisites. However, for any candidates potentially interested in academic pursuits, an appointment with our academic partner, the University of Washington (UW) is encouraged. This affiliation allows the LCS-Rad to teach, guide, mentor, and oversee UW radiology residents. The VA places great importance on research and innovation, offering extensive data sets and substantial financial backing for research in imaging technology, public health, or outcomes. Holding a VA position in conjunction with a UW appointment can create synergies that enhance academic career prospects. The distinctive focus of the is position offers a valuable advantage in developing an academic career. A radiologist who concentrates primarily on lung cancer screening and associated tasks can more easily establish themselves as an expert in the field. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, (up to an additional 7.5% of their salary (not to exceed $15k) 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; Compressed tours may be available at management discretion. No call requirement. This position for a lung cancer screening radiologist (LCS-Rad) offers the option to work remotely or from any of the Puget Sound Imaging Center locations in Everett, American Lake, or Seattle. However, there may be occasional requirements for on-site presence to fulfill the clinical duties as described.

Requirements

Qualifications

When you work at VA Puget Sound, you have the unique advantage of being just minutes away from Seattle's many cultural attractions. Seattle is home to several major sports teams, including the Seahawks (football), Mariners (baseball), Sounders (soccer), Storm (basketball), and Kraken (hockey), all less than a 20-minute drive from the VA. In addition, the city is home to nationally recognized museums, music venues, and culinary destinations, all of which are within a similar distance. Whether you are a sports fan or a lover of the arts and fine dining, VA Puget Sound's location puts you in the heart of the action. The Seattle area is also known for its stunning natural scenery, including the Olympic mountains - one of the few temperate rainforests in the world, and the Cascade mountains, which are home to more than 300 glaciers. The region's temperate climate combined with its geography makes Seattle an ideal place for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, skiing, and water sports. Employment opportunities for others that may join you in Seattle are excellent. Seattle is headquartered by several major companies representing different industry sectors such as Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Costco, Starbucks, T-Mobile and Alaska airlines. Whether technology, aerospace, retail, maritime, or any other industry, Seattle's thriving job market makes it a great place to build a career.Seattle is home to the University of Washington, a highly respected institution with a strong international reputation and an enrollment of over 50,000 students. The university is affiliated with the VA, offering opportunities for academic engagement that can enhance your job experience. This affiliation allows VA employees to collaborate with top researchers, educators, and students at the University of Washington, and to participate in a range of academic and professional development opportunities. 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: An ideal candidate would have significant experience in interpreting lung cancer screening CTs and be proficient in interpreting non-neuro CT and general radiography. Additional experience in magnetic resonance, and ultrasonography is a plus, but not required. Fellowship training in thoracic or cardiothoracic radiology is not required but would be a valuable bonus.The candidate is required to have a full and unrestricted license in any state and be board certified or board eligible in radiology by the American Board of Radiology. 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: Heavy lifting,45 lbs and over, moderate carrying, under 15-44 lbs, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, walking 3+ hrs, standing 3+ hrs, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors, ability distinguish shades of colors, hearing (aid permitted), mental and emotional stability. Environmental Factors: Working closely with others, working alone, protracted or irregular hours of work are call hours, exposure to body fluids, exposure to ironizing radiation, radiation sources.

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 VA Puget Sound Health Care System 1660 South Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108 US
• Name: Shelly Graham
• Phone: 503 220-8262 X55320
• Email: [email protected]