Physician (Chief of Radiology/Imaging)

Overview

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.

Major Duties

The Imaging Service Chief, a radiologist, leads and oversees all imaging functions within the Roseburg VA Health Care System, Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center, and VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not applicable Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V20CompensationTeam@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Duties include but are not limited to: Directly or indirectly supervises all imaging service staff, ensuring an equitable distribution of workload based on position classification and other considerations. Leads, attends, and participates in various meetings and committees at multiple levels within the VA enterprise as required. Works with executive leadership members, other service chiefs, and program managers to meet the needs of the imaging service and related stakeholders. Assumes responsibility for working with leadership to prioritize, implement, and manage Diagnostic Imaging operations, including onboarding and clinic cancellations. Collaborates in developing and maintaining written policies and procedures defining diagnostic imaging operational requirements. Establishes plans and policies that are consistent with federal regulations, VHA directives, and Joint Commission standard. Collaborates with the Chief of Staffs office to develop and execute a strategic plan and annual budget for the imaging service. Monitors the productivity of imaging physicians, ensures that the average workload meets VHA defined benchmarks, and develops corrective plans when necessary. Provides direct outpatient care as a member of an interprofessional radiologist team. Assists referring physicians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions with high­ quality, timely interpretation of imaging studies, performs procedures, dictations, and amendments as necessary. Follows professional industry standards while protocoling examinations, prescribing contrast, medication, and radiation doses. Recognizes and treats complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, over sedation, bleeding, or adverse reactions. Reviews imaging orders and consults, obtains patient histories, and determines appropriate diagnostic imaging modality and protocols. Orders diagnostic studies, such as laboratory tests, X-rays, and electrocardiograms (EKGs), as needed. Communicates with specialized imaging staff and provides supervision based on qualifications and scope of practice. Collaborates with diagnostic imaging personnel for the ongoing management of patients. Additional Requirements: Body Imaging or MSK fellowship; and/or significant experience/expertise in Abdominal and MSK imaging. Competency in routine joint injections, basic GI/GU fluoroscopic exams, all imaging modalities; except mammography and nuclear medicine are not required. High degree of professionalism, accountability, and the ability to function independently, and work effectively in a team. Ability to adapt to changing duties related to clinic and patient needs, and to manage/coordinate patient care. Effective oral/written communications and proficiency in the use of computer applications to include Microsoft Word and Excel, EHR, and PACS. Exceptional internal and external customer service skills. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0800 to 1630 Remote: This is a remote position. Note: Candidate must reside/relocate within 50 miles of the servicing facilities. Roseburg, Eugene Oregon, White City Oregon, Walla Walla Washington

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15lbs); Light carrying (under 15lbs); Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (1 hour); Standing (1 hour); Repeated bending (1 hour); Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Emotional and mental stability; Typing/computer work (6+ hours); Basic Life Support-chest compressions; Ability to speak clearly and concisely; Ability to wear PPE weighing approximately 15lbs. Environmental Factors: Radiant energy; Working closely with others; Working alone; Exposure to ionizing radiation; Working in dim lighting; Long periods of sitting.

Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.] NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.