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Home        Find A Job       Directory       Health Tips          Home Invites Members Groups Events Careers Videos News Photos Blogs Polls Chat Home > Career Center > Job Seekers > Job Search Job Title: General Radiologist – Body Imaging – Prostate MRI Company Name: Location: New York, NY United States Position Type: Full Time Post Date: 09/09/2024 Expire Date: 11/09/2024 Job Categories: Medical Job Description 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. Recruitment(Sign-on Bonus) & Relocation Incentive: May be available to highly qualified applicants. 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. 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 Hira.arshad2@va.gov Share | Contact Information Contact Name: Hira Arshad Company Name: Contact Email: hira.arshad2@va.gov Apply Now | Forward Job to a Friend | More Jobs From This Employer Featured Opportunities! Who's Online >> more | invite  Home | Careers | Your Sites | Browse Communities | Business Users | Links | Help | Terms | Privacy Policy | About Us | Advertise | Contact Us Created By Dante Lee and Powered By ConnectPlatform.com Copyright © 2013