The VA Boston Healthcare System is recruiting for a full time Diagnostic Radiologist at the West Roxbury campus of the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) who has completed a fellowship in Neuroradiology. Strong body imaging skills, board certification or board eligibility and neuro CAQ are preferred. The Diagnostic Radiology services desired include, but are not limited to, neuroradiology imaging and basic neuro procedures, cross-sectional body imaging and general radiology. The Boston VA is a 467-bed facility located on three campuses in the Boston metropolitan area. The department is film less. Installed equipment includes 1.5T and two 3T MRI scanners, and three multi-detector CT scanners, PET/CT, two IR suites, and a wide array of ultrasound and rad/fluoro equipment. The Boston VA is affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine, and appointments can be made to either school. The Radiology residency program is integrated with Boston Medical Center, and resident teaching and research are integral parts of the department’s mission.
WORK SCHEDULE : Full time, M-F 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
NOTE : Selectee may be required to work at any Boston Healthcare System campus, as needed.
NOTE : Candidates who meet the qualification requirements within 15 calendar days following the closing date of the announcement will be considered.
NOTE : Recruitment incentive is authorized for a highly qualified candidate.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
– Must be a US citizen or permanent resident;
– Degree of Doctor of Medicine
– Â Full, active, current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, territory or commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia;
– English language proficiency;
– Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required
– Background and/or Security Investigation required
– Completion of a neuroradiology fellowship.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
– BE/BC in Radiology
– Neuro CAQ completion
– excellent body imaging skills strongly preferred.
The qualifications of such personnel shall also be subject to review by the VABHS Chief of Staff and approval by the VABHS Facility Director.
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-2 PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
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APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
NOTES/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A FORM 10-2850, Application for Associated Health Occupations , TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the position which may require lifting, twisting, reaching, bending, pulling,and standing. The basis on which agencies may establish specific medical standards or physical requirements is discussed in 5 CFR 339. A physical condition or impairment may be disqualifying for employment only if there is a direct relationship between the condition and the nature of the duties of the specific position being filled.
