Physician - Musculoskeletal Radiologist​/Diagnostic Radiologist

Job Title

Musculoskeletal Radiologist

The Radiology Service at the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona provides Radiology subspecialty services, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services to Veterans across central Arizona. The Musculoskeletal (MSK) Radiologist will be responsible for the full spectrum of musculoskeletal imaging studies and performing the whole gamut of interventional musculoskeletal procedures. The Radiologist will also be responsible for general radiology duties when not assigned to the Musculoskeletal service.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Interpret musculoskeletal imaging studies and perform interventional musculoskeletal procedures.
• Provide direct patient care. This will include:
  • Evaluating and prioritizing radiology orders
  • Ordering and evaluating appropriate laboratory studies
  • Ordering hydration for CT exams
  • Protocol ling and approving complex imaging exams
  • Timely and accurate reporting of a variety of complex imaging exams
  • Notifying providers of critical imaging results
  • Performing interventional procedures (if applicable to area of practice)
• Experience in clinical radiology with a good understanding of how the various subspecialists function and service they provide.
• Entering all radiology reports, requests for laboratory studies, CPT codes and diagnosis electronically into patient charts.
• May participate as a part-time Radiology-Educator for radiology residents, students, resident physicians and fellows.
• Participate in the random peer-review process of other physicians within the department and as a member of Radiology Service and PVAHCS-wide committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus):
May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate.

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):
Not Applicable

EDRP Authorized:
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Learn more.

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-$2,500 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; 8:00am-4:30 pm. Other shifts could be assigned as decided by the service chief based on departmental needs. Candidates will be expected to participate in call coverage based on departmental rotation.

Telework:
Regular telework may be authorized up to 3+ days per pay period. Remote work may be considered based on management discretion.