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Summary

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. The Department of Diagnostic Imaging at the Manchester New Hampshire VA Healthcare System is now soliciting applications for the position of Service Line Chief. This is a physician position that will be responsible for oversight of the full scope of Diagnostic Imaging Services.

Qualifications

A skill Physician - Diagnostic Radiologists responsible for providing appropriate diagnostic radiology care to patients and have completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited Radiology residency program - or an equivalent foreign program. Who perform and interpret diagnostic imaging - interventional or nuclear medicine studies. Radiologists follow the guidelines of the American College of Radiology (ACR) - and they are guided by the Appropriateness Criteria developed by ACR or Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI). To qualify for this position - you must meet these 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. The incumbent must have: (1) Demonstrated commitment to an interdisciplinary approach to care delivery; (2) Documented ability to coordinate a broad continuum of programs; (3) Management experience with strong administrative and interpersonal skills - and (4) Demonstrated skills in providing clinical interface with academic affiliates and other key stakeholders.

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
• Additional Requirement: Board Certification in Radiology Maintains BLS certification Maintains an active medical license in the United States Acquires CMEs and participates in MOC as required by the individual's specialty board
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary
• Applicants must meet physical standards for the position
• A physical examination prior to placement is required
• This is a designated drug testing position
• After appointment - you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
• Requires lifting 15-44 pounds
• pushing (approx
• 2 hours)
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers and both hands
• walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
• Hearing aid is permitted

Duties

• We are looking for a skilled Physician - Diagnostic Radiologists are responsible for providing appropriate diagnostic radiology care to patients
• Diagnostic Radiologist Physicians are physicians who have completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited Radiology residency program - or an equivalent foreign program - and who perform and interpret diagnostic imaging - interventional or nuclear medicine studies
• Radiologists follow the guidelines of the American College of Radiology (ACR) - and they are guided by the Appropriateness Criteria developed by ACR or Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI)
• The incumbent is a board-certified physician with advanced clinical experience as well as demonstrated administrative and leadership skills
• Duties include but are not limited to: May participate in completion of annual performance appraisals on physicians on the Diagnostic Imaging ORG chart
• Responsibilities include the interpretation of x-ray - CT MRI - US - nuclear medicine exams - performing and interpreting fluoroscopy exams - protocoling and approving CT - MRI and nuclear medicine exams - and notifying ordering physicians or nurse practitioners of critical results
• Carries out administrative duties as assigned in a timely - resourceful - and efficient manner
• Demonstrates interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills that establish and maintain professional relationships with other professionals - peers - departmental support staff and leaders both at the facility and at higher levels
• Fosters an environment of mutual respect and free communication and promotes a culture of safety in which individuals will feel free to point out problems and deficiencies without fear of retaliation
• May participate in the new employee Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) process - and in the Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) process
• May participates in the FPPE-for-cause process if required
• Maintains familiarity with and understanding of the VA directives and rules regarding radiology and diagnostic imaging - plus all safety requirements related to Diagnostic Imaging
• The duties and responsibilities of the Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist include - but are not limited to the following: Review all service - facility - VISN and VHA policies - procedures and guidelines
• Document their procedures - consultations - and healthcare decisions in the medical record
• Supervise the administration of medications - including contrast agents - by technologists
• Communicate emergent findings directly to the treating physician/service in a timely manner
• Development of - and adherence to - standard procedures and protocols
• Maintain - direct - and encourage radiation and MRI safety practices
• Evaluate image and study quality on daily basis and are responsible to fill tech QI templates in the PACS system when image quality is suboptimal
• May participates in VISN1 Radiology activities - reporting critical incidents and other required information to the VISN Radiologist
• Participates in facility High Reliability Organization (HRO) activities
• May participate in selected committees as designated by the Deputy Chief of Staff Ensures that all diagnostic imaging reporting is completed timely with results communicated accurately and timely based on Directive and clinical compelling nature
• Adheres to the Medical Staff Bylaws - policies - procedures - and SOPs of this facility
• Cooperates with other members of the medical staff to achieve high quality whole-health patient care
• Reports outcomes that he/she believes did not meet acceptable standards to the Deputy Chief of Staff
• Board certified in Radiology Maintains BLS certification
• Maintains an active medical license in the United States Acquires CMEs and participates in MOC as required by the individual's specialty board
• Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday -