General Radiologist and Musculoskeletal - Outstanding Benefits

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 Musculoskeletal Radiology) 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 soft tissues, pelvis, joints and extremities.
• Interprets general, vascular, small parts, soft tissue and joint ultrasound examinations.
• Performs musculoskeletal radiology procedures (joint aspirations, bone biopsies).
• 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.

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

If interested, please email CV to Hira.arshad2@va.gov

Compensation Information:
$300000.00 / Annually - $350000.00 / AnnuallyDetails:
Recruitment(Sign-on Bonus) & Relocation Incentive: May be available to highly qualified applicants.