Physician - Diagnostic and Musculoskeletal Radiologist

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. Responsibilities 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. Alban's campus houses a community living center as well as outpatient services. The Staff Radiologist (General Radiology and Musculoskeletal Radiology) is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: Works onsite. This is not a teleradiology position. Works in a Veteran centered, dynamic, team oriented, and collaborative environment. Meets VHA defined benchmarks for physician productivity. Rotates between campuses. Interprets general radiology examinations (plain film). Performs and interprets diagnostic fluoroscopic studies (without and with contrast material). Interprets CT examinations of the chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremities. Interprets MRI examinations of the soft tissues, pelvis, joints and extremities. Interprets general, vascular, small parts, soft tissue and joint ultrasound examinations. Performs musculoskeletal radiology procedures (joint aspirations, bone biopsies). Participates in the development to new protocols and imaging techniques. Interprets imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in CPRS. Generate reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements, a description of normal and abnormal structures, 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 various local, VISN and VHA multidisciplinary and interdepartmental conferences. Teaches students and residents. Participates in the coordination of patient care: Contacts clinical providers as relevant to assure effective patient care, discuss evaluation, management, follow-up, and other aspects of coordinated, patient-centered care. Provide clinical oversight of medication administration, including contrast, preps and other medications relevant to the radiology procedures. Provides technical image quality feedback to technologists. Utilizes abnormal diagnostic codes appropriately and communicates/documents verbal notification of results when required. Participates in research programs. Performs other duties as required/assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (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

Created: 2025-11-01