General Radiologist - Body Imaging - Prostate MRI

The VA New York Harbor Healthcare System provides care to eligible Veterans via 3 medical centers and 2 community-based outpatient clinics. The Margaret Cochran VA Campus is a high complexity facility located in Manhattan with a major educational affiliation with the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. The Brooklyn Campus provides acute inpatient medical and surgical services with a major affiliation with SUNY-Health Science Center - Brooklyn. The St. Alban's campus houses a community living center as well as outpatient services. Major Duties & Responsibilities : The Staff Radiologist ( General Radiology and Body Imaging ) is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: Works onsite. This is not a teleradiology position. Works in a Veteran centered, dynamic, team oriented, and collaborative environment. Meets VHA defined benchmarks for physician productivity. Rotates between campuses. Interprets general radiology examinations (plain film). Performs and interprets diagnostic fluoroscopic studies (without and with contrast material). Interprets CT examinations of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities. Interprets MRI examinations of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, including prostate MRI scans. Interprets general, vascular, small parts and soft tissue ultrasound examinations. Participates in the development to new protocols and imaging techniques. Interprets imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in CPRS. Generate reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements, a description of normal and abnormal structures, discussion of differential diagnoses, recommendations and impression. Issues timely Radiology Reports. Obtains informed consent. Physically examines veterans when required for imaging purposes. Writes notes in the electronic medical record when clinically appropriate. Communicates critical findings according to the medical center policy. Participates in quality management activities such as film quality review, peer review and other performance improvement activities. Prepares for and participates in various inspections. Reviews exam requests for appropriateness. Prescribes exam protocols and modifies as needed for specific clinical indications. Consults with providers on various aspects of radiology such as exam selection, review of results, etc. Participates in various local, VISN and VHA multidisciplinary and interdepartmental conferences. Teaches students and residents. Participates in the coordination of patient care: Contacts clinical providers as relevant to assure effective patient care, discuss evaluation, management, follow-up, and other aspects of coordinated, patient-centered care. Provide clinical oversight of medication administration, including contrast, preps, and other medications relevant to the radiology procedures. Provides technical image quality feedback to technologists. Utilizes abnormal diagnostic codes appropriately and communicates/documents verbal notification of results when required. Participates in research programs. Performs other duties as required/assigned. Work Schedule: Full-Time - Onsite position. Work Schedule is variable and may be discussed with hiring manager. Travel Required: You may be expected to travel between Manhattan & Brooklyn VA Campuses daily. Recruitment(Sign-on Bonus) & Relocation Incentive: May be available to highly qualified applicants. Vacancies: 2 This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years). We offer: Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year Guaranteed salary increases. One full & unrestricted license from any US State is permissible to work at VA. CME: $1,000 per year stipend & 5 days paid absence for conferences, etc. Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage provided 26 Days paid vacation & 13 Days paid sick time per year with unlimited carry over. 11 Federal holidays with pay Federal Retirement Plan Separate 401K with partial agency match Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Learn more about our benefits:   VHA Total Rewards Brochure If interested, please email CV to

Created: 2024-10-19