Diagnostic Radiology Physician Position Available in Beautiful Kansas City
Job Description If you love the BBQ, enjoy music/art, and appreciate the military-look no further and come care for veterans as a Diagnostic Radiologist The following duties are required of the position; they include, but are not limited to: The radiologist should be experienced in the interpretation of diagnostic radiologic studies to include modalities of computed tomography, general radiography, fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, DEXA, and ultrasonography. Experience and ability to perform procedures such as imaging guided biopsies and drainages, pain procedures, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, and arthrography is desirable although not required. Eligible for academic appointment to provide training, mentoring, and supervision to UMKC School of Medicine radiology residents The radiologist will be responsible for performing formal study interpretation, radiologic procedures, conferences/tumor board representation, and professional consultation Participation in staff meetings and service or facility level committees/boards, when assigned. Maintain VA training and credentialing requirements, participation in the FPPE/OPPE process, participation in peer review, uphold integrity of Protected Health Information. Facilitates clinic staff productivity and maintains acceptable personal clinical productivity as determined by national productivity goals and the Service Chief. Shared responsibility of review and establishment of imaging protocols; review and protocol of imaging requests; ensuring appropriate preps and medication are ordered; technical oversight and feedback for the technologist performing the examinations; overall safety of imaging patients including oversight of contrast administration and response to adverse patient reactions. Utilization of interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the health care team. Paid Time Off: 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation 11 Federal holidays with pay annually 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses Insurance: Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA) VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government Long-term care insurance is available as an option Federal Retirement Plan: VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000. The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel Disability Retirement Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service
