Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist

Physician – Diagnostic Radiologist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Open position at Samuel S Stratton Albany VA Medical Center, Albany, NY.

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr (actual pay based on skills and experience).

The Samuel S Stratton Albany VA Medical Center has an opening for a full‑time Diagnostic Radiologist with mammography experience to perform a large spectrum of image guided procedures and provide a broad range of care to Veterans with complex disease and comorbidities within a patient centric model.

• United States Citizenship:
  Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree
• Degree from a U.S. approved school
• Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia
• Residency training approved by VA in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification
• Physician residents in ACGME/AOA accredited programs may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) on a fee‑basis
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred experience:
  
  specialization in diagnostic and mammography screening
• Physical requirements:
  
  sitting, standing up to 2 hrs, walking 2 hrs, heavy lifting 45 lbs, reaching above shoulder, repeated bending
• Incumbent must be emotionally and mentally stable and capable of performing duties

• Deliver best‑possible care to Veterans and meet VHA national benchmarks
• Collaborate with other clinical services in interdisciplinary conferences
• Interact with patients to obtain relevant history and physical exam findings within the scope of radiology practice; provide education, obtain informed consent, issue disclosures, document in CPRS, enter orders
• Provide clinical oversight of medication administration related to imaging
• Interpret all breast imaging exams, report findings, discuss differential diagnoses, provide recommendations
• Perform image‑guided breast biopsies
• Consult with patients on results and recommend further testing
• Use resources to maintain current optimal care, consult colleagues, research literature, maintain continuing education
• Support academic affiliations and teaching programs
• Ensure quality and compliance with hospital policies and VHA standards

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• Paid time off: 50‑55 days per year
• Retirement:
  Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% match
• Insurance:
  Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory
• CME reimbursement:
  Possible $1,000 per year (must be full‑time with board certification)
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
• Work schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Sign‑on bonus and education debt reduction program (EDRP) available to highly qualified applicants