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Summary

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. 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.

Duties

The incumbent, a radiologist, is responsible for providing leadership in radiology and
nuclear medicine practice and for the organization and delivery of these services within this
Medical Center; and is accountable for ensuring quality and cost-effective care. Imaging
Service is aligned under the Associate Director for Patient Care Services.

The Chief of Service administers the activities of the service to include:
Planning for the provision of care, including adequate personnel, diagnostic
equipment, and supplies to ensure availability of those procedures which are
appropriate to the needs of the facility;
Providing a timely and quality product;
Equitable radiologist duty assignments which are appropriate to training and
experience;
Development of, and adherence to, standard procedures and protocols;
Monitoring of activities which improve patient safety, performance, and quality;
Maintaining a safe radiation environment;
Ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality of patient medical information;
Ensuring accurate CPT coding and assignment of workload as well as DSS
resource mapping and physician labor mapping parameters;
Ensuring compliance with federal statues, VA directives and polices, and The
Joint Commission standards.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Relocation and Recruitment Incentive/Bonus Authorized
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
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0800 - 1630

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