Breast Imaging Radiologist

The Oklahoma City VA Healthcare System (OCVAHCS) is actively recruiting a board certified, board eligible full-time Staff Physician- Breast Imaging Radiologist to help care for our Veterans. The Radiology Physician is accountable to the Chief of Radiology Service and will perform a wide variety of diagnostic imaging examinations, ultrasound of breasts and biopsies, MRIs, and monitor the quality of diagnostic interpretations. Located in Oklahoma City, OK, the facility is a Joint Commission accredited, referral level 1a facility serving veterans across 48 counties in Oklahoma and 2 counties in North Central Texas.

Practice Info

• Located in Oklahoma City, OK
• Flagship for the Oklahoma VA Health Care System (OCVAHCS)
• Joint Commission accredited, referral level 1a (high complexity) facility
• Radiology department serves patients across the spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care for more than 63,000 veterans in 48 counties in Oklahoma and 2 counties in North Central Texas
• Optional affiliation with academic institution, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday 08:00-4:30
• On call duties as needed
• May be required to work evenings or weekends

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of diagnostic imaging examinations, ultrasound of breasts and biopsies, and MRIs
• Responsible for monitoring the quality of diagnostic interpretations
• Pre-screen high-risk, high-cost, and high-demand examinations (CT, US, MRI, Mammography, Interventional Procedures) prior to being scheduled to ensure they are clinically indicated and safe
• Appropriately order CT and MRI examinations in a timely manner before they are performed
• Thoroughly and appropriately document interpretations, procedures, and health care decisions in the organization's electronic medical record (CPRS)
• Examine, evaluate, and manage patients referred for radiology consultations and procedures as appropriate
• Provide interpretation of general nuclear medicine studies and/or breast imaging
• Work with radiology colleagues to provide seamless care to veterans

Compensation

• Starting pay is $400,000 per year
• A sign-on bonus will be offered
• Potential for an annual performance bonus of up to $15,000
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives available

Benefits

• Federal Retirement Plan through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) including Social Security benefits, FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% government matching contributions
• Eligible for Education Debt Repayment Program (EDRP)
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• 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)
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs that can be carried into retirement
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizens receive preference, and non-U.S. Citizens may be considered
• H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship available
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S. or any US State or territory
• Board Certified in Radiology preferred, but Board Eligibility may also be considered
• Additional board certification in Internal Medicine is preferred
• Must be full-time with board certification for CME reimbursement