Radiologist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Battle Creek, MI

Join Our Team at Battle Creek VA Medical Center as a Radiologist!

Position: Staff Radiologist

Location: Battle Creek and Wyoming, MI Campuses

Are you a skilled Radiologist looking for a rewarding opportunity to serve our veterans? The Battle Creek VA Medical Center invites you to join our dynamic diagnostic radiology department. You will be engaged in a mix of administrative, clinical, and educational activities, providing top-notch care and support for our veteran community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret general radiology (including fluoroscopy), body imaging (CT/MRI/US), dexa scans, and musculoskeletal radiology studies.
• Review radiology requests for appropriateness and respond to consults in a timely manner.
• Prescribe exam protocols, review image quality, and provide feedback to technical staff.
• Obtain informed consent and coordinate clinical care.
• Communicate urgent findings promptly and accurately document in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Provide clinical oversight of medication administration, including contrast material relevant to diagnostic radiology.
• Participate in quality assurance programs such as peer review and performance improvement.
• Engage in teaching programs and contribute to clinical committees like radiation safety and tumor boards.

Why Choose VA? VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package, VHA Physician Total Rewards, including:

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:

• Sign-on bonus available for highly qualified candidates.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, and 11 Federal holidays.
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and a 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Insurance: Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance, many of which can be carried into retirement.
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory.
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (eligible for full-time board-certified staff).
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Work-Life Balance: No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
• Flexibility to choose assignment at either Battle Creek VAMC or the Wyoming, MI VA Clinic, with occasional coverage at either campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship or able to comply with VA Policy on non-citizen appointments.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Full and unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Completed residency training in an accredited program leading to board certification eligibility.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Must meet physical and mental requirements to perform essential duties efficiently.

Make an impact on our veterans' lives while advancing your career in a supportive and diverse environment. Apply now to join our dedicated team at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center!

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional to our team!