Physician - Interventional Radiology

The Interventional Radiologist serves as part of a large Imaging Department within Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This is a complexity level one facility with a National Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center (PRC), Amputation Regional Center (ARC), Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program (PRTRP), Polytrauma Network Site (PNS), Comprehensive Pain Center (CPC), Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) Program, and the Center for Integrative Health and Healing (CIHH).

The Minneapolis/St. Paul area is consistently voted one of the best places to live and work in the nation. Minnesota has a robust, diverse economy and a long-standing commitment to education. The Twin Cities has a thriving arts scene and excellent outdoor recreational opportunities as well as four beautiful seasons to enjoy them in. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. This position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized amount to be determined Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting The Interventional Radiology (IR) Physician shall provide interventional radiology services, including but not limited to consultations, diagnostic imaging, therapeutic procedures, patient management, and follow-up care. This physician will be responsible for providing interpretation and submission of radiology reports as required by the VA, for both the outpatient and inpatient settings at the Minneapolis VAHCS. This physician will ensure the quality and timeliness of the services provided, customer satisfaction, as well as compliance with the standards of accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission and the Inspector General's Combined Assessment Program. Duties include, but are not limited to: Performance and interpretation of image-guided vascular and non-vascular diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. Performance of moderate sedation as needed for imaging procedures. Prescription & administration of contrast materials; and management and treatment of contrast reactions. Interpret CT, CTA, US, MR, MRA, plain films, and fluoroscopic procedures. Participate in Quality Management activities such as film quality review, clerical checks, peer review and other activities as required Participates in assigned conferences, such as Vascular and tumor boards. Participates and stays current in continuing education as required to maintain credentials. Use the electronic medical record and the electronic protocoling application as needed. Call coverage. Supervise trainees (students, residents, fellows) Other duties as assigned by the Chief Work Schedule: The tour of duty for this position is typically Monday through Friday 0730 - 1600. Additional information may be provided during the interview process.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.