Radiologist - Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Overview

Radiologist - Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Spectrum Builders & Renovations invites consideration for the Radiologist Physician position at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland (The Presidents Hospital). The candidate should have a completed fellowship in one of the following or equivalent experience of at least 3 years in the previous 5 years:
Neuroradiology, Body Imaging, Musculoskeletal Radiology, Ultrasonography, Pediatric Radiology, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, or other sub-specialty of diagnostic radiology.

We are accepting part-time and full-time positions. Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor.

As an independent contractor, you will provide a full range of medical services in diagnostic radiology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree, board certification by the American Board of Radiology, and relevant fellowship training or equivalent experience.

• Degree/
  
  Education:
  
  Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from an accredited U.S. or Canadian school. Graduates of foreign medical schools practicing in the U.S. must possess a medical license and certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or Fifth Pathway.
• Certifications:
  
  Must possess current Basic Life Support (BLS). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred but not required.
• Experience:
  
  Completion of a Fellowship in Neuroradiology, Body Imaging, Musculoskeletal Radiology, Ultrasonography, Pediatric Radiology, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, or other diagnostic radiology subspecialty, or equivalent experience of at least 3 years in the previous 5 years. Subspecialty training in Neuroradiology with CAQ, Musculoskeletal Radiology, or Breast Imaging is strongly preferred; other qualifying candidates will be considered.
• Board Certification:
  Board certification by the American Board of Radiology.
• Licensure:
  Current, active, valid, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory. Licenses must be renewed in accordance with requirements. Recertification/relicensing training may be necessary outside Government time.
• DEA:
  Required.
• Security Clearance:
  Must have a clear background to pass the security clearance.
• Communication:
  Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Immunizations:
  Up-to-date immunizations.
• Background:
  Ability to pass a security background check.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well enough to communicate with patients and health care providers.
• Knowledge of equipment and supply terminology; ability to identify and use necessary equipment and explain proper use to staff and patients.
• Ability to teach patients proper self-care and motivate continued procedures for rapid healing.
• Knowledge of age-related needs across Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatric populations.
• Skills in interviewing, examination, assessment, and management of patients with general medical and surgical health problems.

• Perform and interpret diagnostic images across subspecialties of diagnostic radiology.
• Develop diagnostic plans based on clinical questions and information.
• Provide patient counseling and education, including informed consent and conscious sedation.
• Perform image-guided procedures, biopsies, aspirations, infusions, and drainage.
• Communicate effectively with referring physicians and clinical personnel.
• Attend patient care conferences and professional activities.
• Maintain records and reports in compliance with regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance programs and performance improvement activities.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Construction