Physician (Radiologist)

The Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr., VAMC in Memphis, TN is recruiting for a Radiologist Physician to serve as a full-time Radiology physician. The position is accountable to the Chief of Radiology, for assuring the most effective delivery of state-of-the-art care by meeting or exceeding compliance standards. This is a combined physician appointment for the Radiology Service of the VAMC Memphis as well as a potential clinical academic appointment in the Department of Radiology the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Board certification by the American Board of Radiology is highly desired and will be given preference. General duties include, but are not limited to: Provide general specialized diagnostic radiology services to the patients of VAMC Memphis. These diagnostic services include patient assessment and diagnosis prior to performance of any diagnostic test or therapy, including assisting/intervening with the referring physician for the proper test/treatment selection and protocol. Radiology scan interpretation and report generation, using voice recognition software, including interpretation of general diagnostic radiographs, CT, US, MRI, nuclear medicine exams and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Administration/supervision of all drugs as needed for the performance and interpretation of imaging examinations. Supervision of technical aspects of all aspects of radiology practiced at VAMC Memphis. Performance of additional duties in such a manner as to comply with all requirements of VAMC Medical Staff bylaws, including participation in VAMC Memphis hospital or service committees, commensurate with a staff physician of VAMC Memphis and as required by the Chief of Radiology. Physicians are encouraged to participate in research activities. Share in call responsibilities as assigned. Willing to serve as clinical director of a section of radiology. Drafts protocols and procedures. Any other duties as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30AM - 4:00PM