Summary

The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System's Diagnostic Imaging Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic radiologist (Physician in Diagnostic Radiology) for Women's Imaging. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards as Lead Interpreting Physician for mammography. Breast fellowship training is preferred. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of the Imaging department.

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 (RADIOLOGY-DIAGNOSTIC) 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 Fellowship: Mammography or Women's Imaging fellowship is preferred
• Preferred Experience: Mammography experience with MQSA certification General diagnostic radiology skill set including radiography - fluoroscopy - US - CT (including LDCT) - and MRI
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
• The incumbent must be physically - emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Duties

• NOTE: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED FROM 3/11/25
• The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is located just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean on a 69 acre site in beautiful Palm Beach County
• The Medical Center and its 6 community based outreach clinics serve approximately 65 -000 veterans in the southeast Florida region
• The main facility has a total of 171 operating beds including 25 acute psychiatric and 120 long-term beds - and a high volume ambulatory care program
• Whether you enjoy exploring the local beaches and miles of waterways or just relaxing at your favorite waterfront restaurant there's something for everyone in this vibrant community
• Come join our team today! This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for this position
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): EDRP Authorized: Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov if you have any questions or concerns
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• 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 Selectee will serve as full-time Staff Radiologist for Diagnostic Imaging Service and Lead Interpreting Physician for mammography
• A strong ability to contribute to the general radiology workload is necessary as the position is approximately 20-40% mammography
• Duties include - but are not limited to: Interpret the full spectrum of breast imaging studies including screening and diagnostic 2D/3D mammography - breast ultrasound and breast MRI - and perform interventional breast biopsy procedures including ultrasound and stereotactic needle biopsies and wire localizations
• The Breast Imaging Section uses Hologic mammographic equipment including state of the art 3D tomosynthesis and stereotactic breast biopsy system - and ultrasound equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of safety - imaging procedures - and relevant accreditation standards including those of the Joint Commission - the ACR - and the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and ability to facilitate re-accreditation/re-certification
• Consultant for interdisciplinary breast tumor board Additional duties also include interpretation of general radiology studies depending on skill set (fluoroscopy - radiography - ultrasound - CT - etc.) - consultations with referring clinical services - and supervising the administration of medications - including contrast agents - by technologists and/or nurses
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m
• (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
• The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).