Diagnostic Radiologist (Mammography)

The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, located at the Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado, invites applications for a Board-Certified Diagnostic Radiologist (Mammography) to join our distinguished team. You will have the opportunity to profoundly impact the lives of our nation's Veterans while thriving in a collaborative, academic healthcare environment. Bring your expertise in comprehensive breast imaging and diagnostic radiology to a cutting-edge facility dedicated to medical innovation and patient-centered care.

Practice Info

• Located at the Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado
• Part of the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
• Collaborative, academic healthcare environment
• Radiology department setting

Responsibilities

• Supervise and/or perform diagnostic imaging utilizing x-rays, ultrasound, MRI, radiopharmaceuticals, contrast media, and other advanced techniques
• Interpret a wide range of complex diagnostic studies and procedures
• Perform invasive and therapeutic procedures, including those related to diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine, ensuring the highest standards of patient care
• Practice comprehensive breast imaging and procedures under delineated privileges

Compensation

• Up to $400,000 annually
• Recruitment incentive of up to 25% of annual pay

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available for highly qualified candidates
• Student loan repayment eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program up to $200,000
• 50-55 days of paid time off annually, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and CME leave
• Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting
• 401K plan with up to 5% VA contribution
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance with coverage extending post-retirement
• Free malpractice liability coverage with tail coverage included
• CME support with up to $1,000 annual reimbursement
• No physician employment contract and no moonlighting restrictions

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree
• Active, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory
• U.S. Citizenship
• Current Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) qualification for performing and interpreting breast imaging procedures across all modalities
• Fellowship training in Mammography (preferred)
• Proficiency in performing breast biopsies, including stereotactic-guided procedures (preferred)
• Experience with breast MRI (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to interpret a broad spectrum of diagnostic imaging examinations (preferred)
• Significant expertise with breast imaging interpretation, with more than five years' experience strongly preferred
• No visa sponsorship available