Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. 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. 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 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 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 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 Approved residencies: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education – the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) – in the list published for the year the residency or fellowship if applicable was completed (2) One year of post‑medical school training (internship – first year of residency – or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post‑training independent practice in the United States (3) Non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable toward this requirement) 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 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 In rare and unusual circumstances – the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrant such action Proficiency in spoken and written English Physical Requirements: In accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Duties The VA New York Harbor Healthcare System provides care to eligible Veterans via 3 medical centers and 2 community‑based outpatient clinics The Margaret Cochran VA Campus is a high‑complexity facility located in Manhattan with a major educational affiliation with the NYU Grossman School of Medicine The Brooklyn Campus provides acute inpatient medical and surgical services with a major affiliation with SUNY‑Health Science Center – Brooklyn The St Albans campus houses a community living center as well as outpatient services The Staff Radiologist is responsible for the following duties: works onsite This is not a teleradiology position Works in a veteran‑centered dynamic team‑oriented collaborative environment Meets VHA defined benchmarks for physician productivity Rotates between campuses Interprets general radiology examinations (plain film) Performs and interprets diagnostic fluoroscopic studies with and without contrast material Interprets CT examinations of the chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremities Interprets MRI examinations of the chest, abdomen and pelvis including prostate MRI scans Interprets general vascular, small parts and soft tissue ultrasound examinations Participates in the development of new protocols and imaging techniques Interprets imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in CPRS Generates reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements, discussion of differential diagnoses, recommendations and impression Issues timely radiology reports Obtains informed consent Physically examines veterans when required for imaging purposes Writes notes in the electronic medical record when clinically appropriate Communicates critical findings according to the medical center policy Participates in quality management activities such as film quality review, peer review and other performance improvement activities Prepares for and participates in various inspections Reviews exam requests for appropriateness Prescribes exam protocols and modifies as needed for specific clinical indications Consults with providers on various aspects of radiology such as exam selection, review of results, etc Participates in local VISN and VHA multidisciplinary and interdepartmental conferences Teaches students and residents Participates in the coordination of patient care, contact clinical providers as relevant to assure effective patient care, discuss evaluation, management, follow‑up, and other aspects of coordinated patient‑centered care Provides clinical oversight of medication administration including contrast preps and other medications relevant to radiology procedures Provides technical image quality feedback to technologists Utilizes abnormal diagnostic codes appropriately and documents verbal notification of results when required Participates in research programs Performs other duties as required/assigned Benefits Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package Education Debt Reduction Program: Up to $200 000 over one to five years; eligibility determined by VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid time off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, possible 5 days paid CME absence) Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5 % VA contribution Health and vision insurance, dental, term life, long–term care (many federal insurance programs carry into retirement) Full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Possible $1 000 per year CME reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification) Free liability protection with tail coverage No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting #J-18808-Ljbffr