Radiology VA Medical Center job located in Kentucky
Job Description
- Veterans Administration Healthcare System
- Precision Medicine in Service of Veterans
- Board-Certified Interventional Radiologist
INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGIST PHYSICIAN
SITE OF SERVICE:
• 1101 Veterans Dr., Lexington, KY 40502
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lexington VA Medical Center (VAMC), a part of the VA Healthcare System, provides comprehensive
healthcare services to veterans in central Kentucky. This includes a wide range of care, such as primary
care, mental health services, specialty care (cardiology, oncology, and advanced surgical treatments),
and extended care options like rehabilitation, long-term care, and geriatric care.
Your responsibilities will encompass performing interventional radiology procedures, interpreting
imaging studies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care. Your
expertise in interventional techniques and patient management will play a pivotal role in enhancing
patient outcomes.
POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
• Education: M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school.
• License: a current license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth
• Board Certification: Board certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or the
American College of Radiology Board (ACR)
• Certificate:
o BLS, ACLS, or equivalent
o NPI number / DEA
• US Citizenship: US Citizen
• Must not be on the OIG Excluded list
• Ability to effectively speak, understand, read, and write English
• Background check required
• Must meet health screening requirements
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft OS and software, and functional typing/keyboarding skills
• Be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods and physically capable of
performing all the services required under the contract and TO
CORE DUTIES
• Provide direct patient care in interventional radiology procedures including, but not limited to
General Radiology, Fluoroscopy, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging,
Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and PET/CT.
• Conduct and interpret diagnostic imaging studies and interventional procedures.
• Administration/supervision of all drugs as needed to perform and interpret imaging
examinations.
• Ensure pre- and post-technical oversight and feedback for the technologists and nurses involved
in performing procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to procedures and patient interactions
HOURS:
• One week on / one week off (one provider is already scheduled)
• Full-time, 40 hours per week as scheduled. Shift scheduling is generally Mon-Fri, 8:00am4:30pm