Details
Posted: 26-Apr-22
Location: New York, New York
Salary: Open
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Internal Number: 628004500
The VA New York Harbor Healthcare System is seeking a full-time radiologist to cover general radiology, body imaging and breast imaging. The applicant must be currently MQSA qualified and have experience performing image guided breast procedures. The successful applicant will rotate through all campuses operated by the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in 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. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. 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 or fee-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. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Board Certification/ Eligible Additional Requirement: Currently MQSA qualified Preferred Experience: Breast imaging fellowship or 3 to 5 years of experience in breast imaging. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Must be able to physically and mentally perform the duties of a Diagnostic Radiologist under normal and emergent conditions. Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs and over with assistive devices); heavy carrying (15-44 lbs and over with assistive devices); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking or standing up to 4 hours per day; repeated bending up to 1-2 hours per day; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination; near vision correctable; hear (aid permitted). ["This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30, 2022. New York City is home to many great attractions, historical neighborhoods and numerous world-famous museums and sites. In New York City there is always something to do and places to see such as a Broadway show or a walk-through Central Park or the Brooklyn Bridge. Many of the best places in New York city is in walking distance of each other, making the city a great place for sightseeing and exploring different attractions. VA New York Harbor Healthcare System provides you with health care services at 7 locations in New York City. Facilities include our 3 medical centers - Manhattan, Brooklyn, and St. Albans in Queens, our 2 community-based outpatient clinics in Harlem and Staten Island, and our 2 mobile clinics. The Manhattan Campus of VA New York Harbor Healthcare System is affiliated with many schools of higher education and is categorized at Educational Level 4. The primary clinical affiliation is with the New York University School of Medicine. The residency programs are fully integrated with those at NYU and Bellevue Medical Centers. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment(Sign-on Bonus) Incentive: May be available to highly qualified applicants.\nPay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases\nPaid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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)\nRetirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA\nInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)\nLicensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory\nCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement\nMalpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided\nContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Duties will include: Function predominantly as a general radiologist including body imaging with responsibilities in breast imaging (mammography, MRI, US). Interpret screening and diagnostic mammograms using 2D and 3D technology, breast tomosynthesis, breast sonograms and breast MRI scans. Perform image guided procedures such as breast biopsies, hysterosalpingograms and breast needle localizations. Prepare for and be present during all ACR/MQSA/FDA inspections at VANYHHCS managed Breast Imaging Centers. Participate in a collaborative effort with the National Teleradiology Project for screening mammography. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Service Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm/variable schedule may apply to include Nights, Weekends and Holidays"]