General Radiologist - Body Imaging - Prostate MRI

The VA New York Harbor Healthcare System provides care to eligible Veterans via 3 medical centers and 2 community-based outpatient clinics. The Margaret Cochran VA Campus is a high complexity facility located in Manhattan with a major educational affiliation with the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. The Brooklyn Campus provides acute inpatient medical and surgical services with a major affiliation with SUNY-Health Science Center - Brooklyn. The St. Alban's campus houses a community living center as well as outpatient services. Major Duties & Responsibilities : The Staff Radiologist ( General Radiology and Body Imaging ) is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: * Works onsite. This is not a teleradiology position. * Works in a Veteran centered, dynamic, team oriented, and collaborative environment. * Meets VHA defined benchmarks for physician productivity. * Rotates between campuses. * Interprets general radiology examinations (plain film). * Performs and interprets diagnostic fluoroscopic studies (without and with contrast material). * Interprets CT examinations of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities. * Interprets MRI examinations of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, including prostate MRI scans. * Interprets general, vascular, small parts and soft tissue ultrasound examinations. * Participates in the development to new protocols and imaging techniques. * Interprets imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in CPRS. Generate reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements, a description of normal and abnormal structures, discussion of differential diagnoses, recommendations and impression. * Issues timely Radiology Reports. * Obtains informed consent. * Physically examines veterans when required for imaging purposes. * Writes notes in the electronic medical record when clinically appropriate. * Communicates critical findings according to the medical center policy. * Participates in quality management activities such as film quality review, peer review and other performance improvement activities. * Prepares for and participates in various inspections. * Reviews exam requests for appropriateness. * Prescribes exam protocols and modifies as needed for specific clinical indications. * Consults with providers on various aspects of radiology such as exam selection, review of results, etc. * Participates in various local, VISN and VHA multidisciplinary and interdepartmental conferences. * Teaches students and residents. * Participates in the coordination of patient care: Contacts clinical providers as relevant to assure effective patient care, discuss evaluation, management, follow-up, and other aspects of coordinated, patient-centered care. * Provide clinical oversight of medication administration, including contrast, preps, and other medications relevant to the radiology procedures. * Provides technical image quality feedback to technologists. * Utilizes abnormal diagnostic codes appropriately and communicates/documents verbal notification of results when required. * Participates in research programs. * Performs other duties as required/assigned. Work Schedule: Full-Time - Onsite position. Work Schedule is variable and may be discussed with hiring manager. Travel Required: You may be expected to travel between Manhattan & Brooklyn VA Campuses daily. Recruitment(Sign-on Bonus) & Relocation Incentive: May be available to highly qualified applicants. Vacancies: 2 This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years). We offer: Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year Guaranteed salary increases. One full & unrestricted license from any US State is permissible to work at VA. CME: $1,000 per year stipend & 5 days paid absence for conferences, etc. Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage provided 26 Days paid vacation & 13 Days paid sick time per year with unlimited carry over. 11 Federal holidays with pay Federal Retirement Plan Separate 401K with partial agency match Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Learn more about our benefits: VHA Total Rewards Brochure (https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Home/PdfViewer?issuu=vhamarketing_totalrewardsbrochure_external_508c) If interested, please email CV to Hira.arshad2@va.gov (mailto:Hira.arshad2@va.gov)