Physician -diagnostic Radiologist

**Duties**:
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System (NWIHCS) is recruiting for a part-time, permanent, Diagnostic Radiologist in the Radiology service line at the Lincoln VA Clinic.

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**Pay**: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
**Paid 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)
**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
**Malpractice**: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
**Contract**: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Diagnostic Radiologist responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Diagnostic radiologist provides a spectrum of image interpretation, image-guided procedures and patient care services
- Interpretation of General Radiology examinations as required.
- Interact with patients to obtain relevant clinical history and physical exam findings within the scope of radiology practice.
- Provide education and support to patients. Participate in the coordination of patient care.
- Provide assistance to medical providers in performance of specialized examinations when requested.
- Participation in Quality Management activities such as film quality, clerical checks, peer review, Tumor Board and other activities as required.

**Work Schedule**:Monday -Friday; 7:30am-4:00pm Central Standard Time. Additional information may be provided during the interview process.

**Remote**:100% remote within area

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

**Qualifications**:

- 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 speci