What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic) position at Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA?
Overview
This position is located in theDepartment of Radiology Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Eisenhower, Georgia.
Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.
This is an employed civilian Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic) position that affords job security, a competitive salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, student loan repayment, up to 26 days paid vacation, 11 days paid Federal Holidays, a sick leave benefit, CME opportunities, and a first-class health and retirement benefit package.
Ft. Eisenhower is adjacent to Augusta, GA famous for its major attraction, The Masters Golf Tournament. Ft. Eisnehower has a moderate year-round climate and offers close proximity to metropolitan areas, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains.
Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REVySejjbxI
https://eisenhower.tricare.mil/
https://www.augustaga.gov/
Responsibilities
As a Physician (Radiologist) you will:
- Obtain history for general radio-graphic diagnoses, carrying out appropriate physical examinations, obtaining indicated laboratory test results, and assessing the severity of illness.
- Provide full formal counseling with patients, thoroughly documenting all aspects of the encounter in the Medical Treatment Record.
- Provide consultation, reporting the radio-logic diagnostics examination, delivering interpretation of the study and the diagnoses of x-ray to the clinician.
- Patient responsibility within the Department when patients are present for examination, including overall supervision of critically ill patients and for emergency treatment and resuscitative measures, when necessary.
Qualifications
US Citizenship Required
The position require a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree and a current license to practice in the state or territory of the US
Board Certified or Eligible Physician in Diagnostic Radiology for a full range of cases.
