Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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 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: At least 2 years supervisory experience
• He/she must be experienced and highly competent in clinical radiology - with a good understanding of how the various sub-specialists' function and the kinds of services they provide - as well as a talented and seasoned medical administrator - preferably with prior VA work experience
• The incumbent will be expected to maintain all certifications required for performance of clinical duties and maintenance of core privileges - including BLS certification
• American Board of Radiology certified
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting - 15-44 pounds Moderate carrying - 15-44 pounds Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking Standing Climbing - Legs only Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Both eyes required Depth perception Ability to distinguish basic colors Ability to distinguish shades of colors Hearing (aid may be permitted) Environmental Factors: Radiant energy

Duties

• This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled
• Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals - as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement
• Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies
• The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System provides quality - patient-centered health care to Veterans throughout 23 parishes in southeast Louisiana
• We meet the needs of Veterans through seven community-based outpatient clinics located in Slidell - Hammond - St
• John Parish - Houma - Franklin - Bogalusa and Baton Rouge - as well as a new Veterans Medical Center in New Orleans
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• Please visit our lifestyle/quality of life site https://destinationgno.com/ to learn why New Orleans is home to so many
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified applicants
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Latoya.Luc@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• 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 The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) - a tertiary care referral facility in New Orleans
• The replacement medical center is recruiting a full-time radiologist to serve as Chief - Diagnostic Imaging Service - a position reporting to the Chief of Staff
• The incumbent will lead a growing radiology program in an entirely new hospital which will serve about 70 -000 veterans
• The incumbent is fully accountable and for the effective and efficient management and supervision (planning - directing - organizing - and coordinating) of SLVHCS radiology programs and services - including nuclear medicine and radiology
• Responsibilities include exercising administrative - programmatic - clinical - and academic oversight of radiology programs to ensure delivery of quality - patient-focused clinical services
• coordinating and integrating both clinical and administrative aspects of the radiology programs to meet the needs of the veteran population
• continuously reviewing and evaluating the professional performance - competence and professionalism of all individuals with clinical privileges
• ensuring that there is compliance with all accrediting organizations' standards that are applicable to radiology programs
• The incumbent assures that performance measures are met - provides efficient management of resources and budgetary constraints - facilities a collaborative and collegial team environment - develops orientation and training of radiology staff and identifies needs and concerns concerning the service
• The preferred candidate will be American Board of Radiology certified with fellowship training in one of the radiology specialties (e.g
• neuroradiology) and with prior leadership experience in the specialty of radiology
• Demonstrated accomplishment in scholarly activities such as clinical research - education and publications are also preferred
• SLVHCS is affiliated with two medical schools (LSU and Tulane) and has large medical education programs
• Candidates must meet the requirements for a faculty position at the affiliated medical schools
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm