Diagnostic Radiologist

The St. Louis, MO Veterans Affairs Medical Center is recruiting a diagnostic radiologist to ensure timely delivery of quality assessment, diagnosis, and management of inpatient, residential, and outpatient care. The ideal candidate will review imaging orders, determine appropriate diagnostic modalities, and serve as a subject matter expert for referring physicians. Enjoy working in a vibrant Midwestern city known for its rich culture, extensive parks, and vibrant sports scene. The VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and loan repayment assistance.

Practice Info

• Inpatient, residential, and outpatient care setting
• St. Louis, MO Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Shift & Schedule

• Work Schedule: M-F 0730-1600

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely delivery of quality assessment, diagnosis, and management of inpatient, residential, and outpatient care in accordance with VHA and Health Care System standards
• Reviews imaging orders and consults, obtaining patient histories from electronic medical records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring physicians
• Determines the appropriate diagnostic imaging modality and protocols, communicates with specialized imaging staff, and provides various levels of supervision based on qualifications and scope of practice
• Serves as a subject matter expert on imaging examinations and procedures for referring physicians, making recommendations in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions
• Follows professional industry standards while protocoling examinations, prescribing contrast, medication, and radiation doses
• Recognizes or treats complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, over sedation, bleeding, or adverse reactions
• Participates in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error is high or in areas of low productivity because of an ineffective process
• Participates in continuing education activities, educates imaging staff on new processes, examinations, techniques, or procedures, and actively participates in the radiation safety program adhering to ALARA principles

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on qualifications
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Available to highly qualified individual
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program up to $200,000

Benefits

• 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 $3,500 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

Qualifications

• Open to visa sponsorship