Radiology Physician Job with Veterans Health Administration in Little Rock, AR

The John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans’ Hospital, near the beautiful Ozark Mountains, is seeking a full-time, board certified/board eligible, Radiologist – Diagnostic Physician. Preferred sectional crossbody imaging. We are fully committed to providing top quality medical care by serving and honoring America’s Veterans.

Candidate must possess MD/DO from an accredited institution, have completed residency training for board certification, and possess an active, current, unrestricted license in any U.S. State or territory.

Summary of Duties VISN 16 Teleradiology Center Diagnostic Radiologist:

• Provides overflow interpretation services to remote client locations.
• Interprets diagnostic digital radiography, CT, MRI and US examinations of the head, spine, neck, body, extremities and internal organs as appropriate.
• Communicates and documents communication of life-threatening findings immediately by referring physicians to the remote facilities.
• Functions in a professional manner in all relationships with management, co-workers and referring physicians.
• Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, Federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy.
• Protects the data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion.
• Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc.
• Uses word processing software to execute several office automation functions, such as storing and retrieving electronic documents and files; activating printers; inserting and deleting text, formatting letters, reports, and memoranda; and transmitting and receiving e-mail.
• Uses the Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VistA) to access information in the Medical Center Computer System.
  
  

Highlights of this Opportunity:

• Potential starting base salary range: $380K-$400K
• Daily schedule: Virtual, 7 ON/ 7 OFF
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – Assistance with payment of outstanding medical school loans up to $200K over 5 years, if approved.
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5 days paid for CME)
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
  
  

VA offers an exceptional benefits package for physicians, including paid time off, affordable health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance, up to 12 weeks of paid paternity/maternity leave, malpractice insurance that includes tail coverage, and more. Working for the VA also allows you to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.

Don’t miss the chance to join our team and serve those who have served us! #WorkAtVA

Please email a copy of your current CV to Christina Graggs, Physician Recruitment and Retention Specialist, to schedule a time to discuss this exciting opportunity!