Physician (Diagnostic Radiology)

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 the 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.

01Basic 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 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. (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 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; OR (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 (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States; OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement), 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.

Exceptions: 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. Additional Requirement: Board certification in the specialty/subspecialty listed in the announcement is required.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

02Physical Requirements

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

The Imaging Healthcare Group at the Long Beach VA Healthcare System is seeking a general diagnostic radiologist to join our team. The successful candidate will provide broad diagnostic coverage with an emphasis on chest radiography and ultrasound, along with the capability to interpret body CT and MR. Candidates with fellowship training in musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging are of particular interest, as this position offers the opportunity to support and expand our growing MSK section.

The successful candidate for this general diagnostic radiologist position has a demonstrated ability to: Interpret chest radiographs, including inpatient, outpatient, and ICU imaging. Interpret general ultrasound studies. Interpret body CT and MR examinations, including general chest, abdomen, and pelvis studies. Interpret low-dose CTs for an established Lung Cancer Screening program. Interpret musculoskeletal radiographs.

Opportunity to expand subspecialty MSK coverage (for MSK fellowship trained radiologists) Consult with providers on various aspects of imaging, such as exam selection or appropriateness criteria. Prescribe exam protocols and modify as needed for specific clinical indications. Provide oversight of technical image quality with feedback to CT, MR, and US technologists. Provide education and supervision of diagnostic radiology residents rotating from the University of California, Irvine.

The position includes a UC Irvine academic teaching appointment. Provide education for members of the medical staff through interdisciplinary conferences/tumor boards, committees, or lecture series. Attend staff meetings and participate in peer review/peer learning. Complete all mandatory annual training and maintain BLS certification.

All fellowship-trained specialties are encouraged to apply; preference will be given to candidates with fellowship training in musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging or Nuclear Medicine, as this position offers the opportunity to support and expand our growing MSK and Nuclear Medicine sections. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date.

Approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for the incentive. Contact [email protected] 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm - 40 hours per week.

Alternative/atypical tours of duty may be considered for the right candidate. On-Call: Approximately 4 weeks of call per year, served primarily as backup coverage for after-hours teleradiology services. Workload: 9,000 RVU yearly target, which is adjusted for time off and administrative duties.