Physician - Staff Radiologist

Job Description

Job Description

Veterans Health Administration

VA Boston Healthcare System

Our organization is in search of a dedicated, full-time Staff Radiologist to deliver comprehensive Diagnostic Radiology services to Veterans.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in nuclear medicine, including but not limited to the interpretation of general nuclear medicine studies, cardiac nuclear studies, and PET/CT scans. Additionally, familiarity with non-imaging applications of unsealed sources, such as thyroid probe uptake measurements, is essential. The applicant should also be adept in administering therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, including I-131 sodium iodide, Ra-223 dichloride, and Y-90 microspheres. As an authorized user, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with NRC regulations, supported by the radiation safety officer and the chief nuclear medicine technologist.

For the Diagnostic Radiology aspect, candidates must have relevant experience in body imaging. Our facility offers a complete range of diagnostic radiology services, including CT, MR, and ultrasound.

Located across three campuses in the Boston metropolitan area, our facility has a capacity of 467 beds. The nuclear medicine division is part of the Radiology department and is equipped with three SPECT-CT cameras and a PET-CT scanner. This division also provides tele-radiology services for PET-CT and intermittent cardiac nuclear studies interpretation for several other facilities within the VA New England Healthcare System. Furthermore, we accept referrals for therapeutic radiopharmaceutical treatments from these locations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.

• Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.

• A Doctor of Medicine degree or an equivalent qualification from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs is necessary.

• A current, unrestricted medical or surgical license to practice in any U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth, including the District of Columbia, is essential.

• Residency Training: Candidates must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program that qualifies for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training may need to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residency options include:

  • (1) Programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) as listed for the year of completion; OR

  • (2) One year of post-medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) accredited by ACGME or AOA, followed by two years of independent practice in the U.S. under a full and unrestricted license; OR

  • (3) Non-U.S. residency training followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the U.S. (performing under a full and unrestricted license) related to the position applied for, with U.S. fellowships considered creditable towards this requirement, as deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee.

• Additional Requirement: Certification from the American Board of Radiology is required. Preferred Experience: Certification from the American Board of Nuclear Medicine.

Benefits

Compensation: Competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, and regular salary increases.

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid leave annually, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and potentially 5 days for CME.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension with a 5-year vesting period and a federal 401K plan with contributions up to 5% from the organization.

Insurance: Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many programs can be continued into retirement).

Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory is required.

CME: Possible reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year (must be full-time with board certification).

Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage is provided at no cost.

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and minimal restrictions on moonlighting.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Available.

Our organization is committed to equal employment opportunities and adheres to federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.