Summary

The Montana VA Health Care System is recruiting for one (1) Physician - Radiologist Chief of Diagnostic Imaging to work at the Ft Harrison VA.

Qualifications

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.

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
• Additional Requirement: Administrative experience with at least five years of outpatient radiology practice experience
• Preferred Experience: American Board of Radiology certified or eligible Reference: VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard
• For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary
• Applicants must meet physical standards for the position
• A physical examination prior to placement is required
• This is a designated drug testing position
• After appointment - you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
• Requires lifting 15-44 pounds
• pushing (approx
• 2 hours)
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers and both hands
• walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
• Hearing aid is permitted.

Duties

• This announcement has been extended to close 5/21/25 to allow for additional applicants
• There will be bi-weekly referrals or until filled
• Duties: Section Chief/Administrative Functions (40%) Provides leadership - management - and oversight of providers and/or programs that support Diagnostic Imaging (DI)
• Collaborates in the development and maintenance of written policies and procedures defining operational requirements for DI
• Routinely participates in regularly scheduled DI management meetings
• Assures that the necessary aspects of orientation are covered at the service level for all radiologists - including information security - CPRS training - and virtual related training and documentation
• Monitor DI performance and assess adherence to VA standards - assure quality and effectiveness of care - and meet VA performance measures
• Conducts - monitors - and maintains OPPEs and FPPEs for staff radiologists
• Develops and monitors performance/outcome metrics and conducts analysis of existing DI programs and services
• Makes recommendations to the ACOS for program's strategic direction - productivity - improved process performance - and capital utilization
• Ensures DI programs are compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements
• Respond to patient inquiries that arise from daily practice - through the Patient Advocate - through the front office - and by Congressional action
• Evaluates and determines a course of action which will result in the most favorable patient or organizational outcome
• Assumes full responsibility for working with leadership to prioritize - implement - onboard - manage operations - and terminate Diagnostic Imaging operations when/as appropriate - to include clinic cancellations
• Adapts to changing circumstances while displaying a high degree of interpersonal skill
• Clinical Responsibilities (60%) This position requires the incumbent to provide direct outpatient care as a member of an interprofessional radiologist team
• Collaborate with Diagnostic Imaging personnel in the ongoing management of patients
• Perform imaging interpretations/dictation and amendments as necessary
• Order diagnostic studies - such as laboratory tests - X-rays - electrocardiograms (EKG's) as needed
• Review needs for and order health promotion and disease prevention activities
• Initiate - respond - and expedite request for consultations - special tests - and studies
• As appropriate - participate in interprofessional focused patient chart reviews - team meetings - team huddles - and shared medical appointments
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Available Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP) - which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements - loan repayments - sign-on bonus contracts - Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years)
• For additional information and eligibility requirements - contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov 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 Telework: Ad Hoc per agency policy Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 800a-430pm