Physician; Radiology-Diagnostic

About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency, Army Medical Center Madigan, Department of Radiology located at Tacoma, Washington.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• A recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

• Perform and interpret a full range of diagnostic imaging studies, conduct necessary patient evaluations, and provide clinical oversight and emergency care for patients undergoing radiologic procedures.
• Utilize and supervise specialized imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, mammography, angiography, and interventional techniques to diagnose complex medical conditions.
• Provide expert radiologic consultation to physicians, communicate results to patients and referring providers, participate in multidisciplinary boards (e.g., Tumor Board), and contribute technical reviews and quality assurance studies.
• Teach radiology residents, medical students, and physicians through daily instruction, lectures, conferences, and board prep activities; oversee resident work; and lead or mentor research initiatives within the department.
• Assign and oversee work of subordinate staff, conduct performance evaluations, participate in hiring and disciplinary actions, and identify and support employee training and development needs.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position has travel of temporary duty outside of the commuting area 5% of the time.
• This position requires applicant to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• Position requires a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying schedule.
• This position require Tuberculosis Testing.
• This position may include shift work (evenings, weekends, holidays).
• This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.