Physician - Musculoskeletal (MSK) Radiologist / ...

Summary A 25% Recruitment/Relocation Incentive maybe authorized to a highly qualified candidate. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You submit your EDRP application within 4 months of appointment. Award (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (1 to 5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): A 25% Recruitment / Relocation Incentive maybe authorized to a highly qualified candidate. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) is a Student Loan Repayment program: Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact for questions/assistance 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 Duties: Interpret musculoskeletal imaging studies and perform interventional musculoskeletal procedures. Experience in clinical radiology with a good understanding of how the various subspecialists function and service they provide. Responsible for general radiology duties when not assigned to the Musculoskeletal service. Opportunity entails splitting time between MSK radiologist and general radiology, typically leaning 60% towards MSK. All radiology reports, requests for laboratory studies, CPT codes and diagnosis shall be entered into the patient's chart electronically. Supervise of on-board personnel and evaluate of prospective new hires. Part-time Radiology-Educator for radiology residents, students, resident physicians and fellows. Participate in the random peer-review process of other physicians within the department and as a member of Radiology Service and PVAHCS-wide committees. Provide direct patient care in: Evaluating and prioritizing radiology orders Ordering and evaluating appropriate laboratory studies Ordering hydration for CT exams Protocolling and approving complex imaging exams Timely and accurate reporting of a variety of complex imaging exams Notifying providers of critical imaging results Performing interventional procedures (if applicable to area of practice) Expected: Perform joint injections, arthrograms, joint aspirations and be proficient in reading MSK modalities. Work Schedule: 8 AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday Work will be performed at the Phoenix VA Health Care System Medical Center or at other worksites as determined by the Department Chief. Additional shifts may be assigned by Department Chair based on departmental needs. Call Coverage to be shared in accordance with department. 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