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The Staff Radiologist position is assigned to Medical Imaging Service located in the Boise VA Medical Center and will be responsible for diagnosing patient disorders/diseases using x-rays, ultrasound, magnetic resonance, and radioactive materials. 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. Preferred Experience: Board certification through American Board of Radiology required. Board eligible (temporary status) considered if recent graduate of certified training program. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds); Light carrying (under 15 pounds); Straight pulling (2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers' Both hands required; Walking (3 hours); Standing (3 hours); Kneeling (1.5 hours); Repeated bending (1 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Clear speech. Environmental Factors: Radiant energy; Electrical energy; Working closely with others and working alone. ["The duties and responsibilities of the position includes but is not limited to the following: Obtaining patients' histories from electronic records, conducting patient interviews, dictating reports, communicating with referring clinicians and preparing comprehensive interpretive reports of findings. Performing and interpreting the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, and ultrasound. Reviews and transmits images and information using picture archiving and communications systems. Communicates examination results and diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, and families. Evaluating medical information to determine patients' risk factors (such as allergies to contrast agents) and making decisions regarding the appropriateness of procedures. Providing counseling to radiologic patients explaining the processes, risks, benefits, and alternative treatments. Conferring with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses. Coordinating radiological services with other medical activities. Documenting performance, interpretation, and outcomes of procedures performed. Establishing and enforcing standards for protection of patients and staff. Developing and monitoring procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images. Administering radiopaque substances by injection, orally, and as enemas to render internal structures and organs visible on x-ray films and fluoroscopic screens. Recognizing and treating complications during and after procedures including blood pressure problems, pain, over-sedation, and bleeding. Participating in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise. Participating in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error is high. Implementing protocols in areas such as drugs, resuscitation, emergencies, power failures, and infection control. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.\nPay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases\nPaid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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)\nRetirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA\nInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)\nLicensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory\nCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement\nMalpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided\nContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Base tour from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm however could be altered between 7:00 - 9:00 am to 3:30 - 5:30 pm based on patient care needs"]