Diagnostic Radiologist

The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, in Fayetteville, AR, is seeking a full-time, Radiologist. We are fully committed to providing top quality medical care by serving and honoring America’s Veterans.
Candidates must possess an active, current, unrestricted license in any U.S. State. or territory
Highlights of this opportunity:

• Potential starting base salary range: $320,000-$370,000
• Permanent full-time position
• Daily schedule, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

VA offers an exceptional benefits package for physicians, including up to 55 days off annually, affordable health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance, up to 12 weeks of paid paternity/maternity leave, malpractice insurance that includes tail coverage, and more. Working for federal employers allows you to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.

Don’t miss this chance to join our team and serve those who have served us! #WorkatVA

Fayetteville is nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, and is an outdoor paradise with hiking, golf, fishing, rafting, boating, and four distinct seasons. Fayetteville is the home of the University of Arkansas "Razorbacks" which provides the community with a college atmosphere. The area is home to several fortune 500 businesses such as Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, and J. B. Hunt Trucking, who have been generous benefactors for the community and the arts. In the neighboring community of Bentonville, Crystal Bridges Museum has been labeled as one the top 10 must see places in America. Fayetteville has outstanding public schools, excellent parks and trail system and is ranked as 4th "best college sports town" and 8th for business and careers by Forbes Magazine. Fayetteville is ranked as 7th best city in America to work, live and play by Kiplinger. The cost of living is 90% of the national average with affordable housing available in all price ranges.

Duties of the Staff Radiologist, Radiology Service VHSO include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Interpreting and protocoling general radiology, CT, CTA, MRI, US, Fluoroscopy, and Bone Densitometry examinations.
• Reviewing imaging requests for appropriateness.
• Ordering appropriate pre-procedure and post-procedure radiographic exams and laboratory tests.
• Providing expert opinion on the level and appropriateness of care.
• Maintaining a high-level of efficiency and accuracy in reviewing and interpreting various imaging studies.
• Provides consultative services for referring physicians.
• Participates in quality control and quality management including department and hospital level peer review, image quality review and equipment review.
• Maintains BLS certification.
• Participates in administrative duties as assigned by the Assistant Chief of Radiology or the Chief of Radiology.
• Sub-specialty experience preferred but not required: Body Imaging, Nuclear Medicine authorized user or Interventional Radiology. Interventional Radiology Procedures that are performed at VHSO include: thoracentesis, paracentesis, arthrocentesis, joint injection, lumbar puncture, biopsies and line placements.