Physician - Radiology Diagnostic (Mammography)

This is an open and continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as received.

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The Physician Radiologist provides medical imaging interpretation of studies and related procedures to the adult Veteran patients at the VA ECHCS.

Clinical:

• Provide expert, professional radiology consultative services; guide residents, fellows, attending physicians and other staff in the associated complexities and proper uses of radiology diagnosis and therapeutic interventions.
• Supervise radiology residents or fellows; monitor progress and assess appropriate core competencies or school objectives.
• Interpret and record all mammography studies performed within the Imaging Service; verbally contact responsible clinicians on all potentially significant mammography findings; maintain timeliness of mammography image interpretation.
• Implement all appropriate quality assurance/improvement measures.
• Examine internal structures and functions of organ systems to assist in diagnoses after correlation of imaging findings with other related imaging examinations or procedures.
• Aid in treatment plans by utilization of interventional devices for injections.
• Primary focus of practice is the interpretation of medical imaging studies in multiple modalities and areas of expertise.
• Protocol clinical orders to ensure accurate, appropriate imaging related to Veteran history and reason for study.
• Timely reporting of findings to include verbal discussion with referring clinicians regarding findings and final verification of proofread dictations.
• Complete mandatory training as stipulated by ECHCS and CME requirements specific to the service.
• Collaborate with other health care resources to ensure timely and appropriate care of patients.
• Supervise residents and fellows in the medical imaging environment of a Medical Center with Academic Affiliation.
• Complete peer review processes and document accurately; report findings to the Imaging Service Chief as appropriate.
• Function as the liaison between the Chief of Imaging and Sub-specialty services on clinical issues.
• Adhere to all applicable Federal, VA, VHA, and facility policies or regulations.
• Assist other staff assigned to the Imaging Service as needed.
• Provide call coverage as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Imaging Service Chief.

Scope of Practice Core Elements: The core elements for a Physician Radiologist Scope of Practice may include but are not limited to:- Supervision and/or performance of diagnostic studies requiring the use of radiation (x-rays), ultrasound, MRI, radiopharmaceuticals, contrast media, and other imaging techniques.- Interpretation of diagnostic studies and procedures.- May perform Invasive procedures under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges.- May perform Therapeutic procedures under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges. - May perform Therapeutic procedures in Nuclear Medicine under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges.- May perform Breast Imaging and Procedures under delineated diagnostic radiology privileges.

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• 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 allopathic 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in the list published for the year the residency, or fellowship if applicable, was completed; OR
  • (2) One year of post medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States; OR
  • (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement), 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.
  • Exceptions:
    • 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 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.
    • In rare and unusual circumstances, the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer, who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrant such action.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

• Completed a Fellowship in Mammography
• Current Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) qualification to perform and interpret breast imaging and procedures in all modalities is required.
• Perform breast biopsies, including stereotactic biopsies is required.
• Experience with breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
• Skill and ability to interpret radiographs and examinations related to other specialties in diagnostic imaging.
• Significant experience with Breast Imaging interpretation.
• More than 5 years' experience in Breast Imaging.

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 (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. OR
3. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

• 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. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• 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).
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.