Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist

The Coatesville VA Medical Center is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Diagnostic Radiologist to join its Imaging Service. This role will be a full-time, temporary appointment. The role combines clinical image interpretation with quality oversight, safety leadership, and teaching responsibilities, supporting the Medical Center's mission of delivering timely, patient-centered care to Veterans.

Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Clinical Image Interpretation & Consultation Interpret the full range of diagnostic imaging exams, correlating findings with clinical history and prior studies in CPRS Generate comprehensive reports including pertinent findings, measurements, differential diagnoses, and recommendations Communicate time-sensitive or clinically significant results promptly and appropriately Consult with referring providers on exam selection, protocol questions, and result interpretation Participate in Tumor Board and other clinical conferences as assigned Apply appropriate diagnostic coding and documentation practices Meet VHA-defined benchmarks for physician productivity Quality & Safety Oversight Review exam requests for clinical appropriateness Prescribe and modify imaging protocols based on clinical indication Oversee technical image quality and provide feedback to technologists Provide clinical oversight of medication administration, including contrast agents and preps Serve as a resource for radiation safety, MRI safety, and infection control practices Participate in peer review, protocol review, and performance improvement initiatives Maintain personal dosimetry and report safety events Serve on MRI Safety and Radiology Quality Assurance committees Patient Care & Care Coordination Obtain relevant history and perform physical exam elements within the scope of radiology practice Provide patient education, obtain informed consent, and issue disclosures as appropriate Document and enter orders in CPRS Coordinate care with referring providers to support follow-up and treatment planning Deliver timely, definitive notification of critical or clinically significant results Education & Medical Staff Participation Support teaching programs for technologists, radiologic assistants, medical students, and residents through academic affiliations Contribute to clinical and cognitive development of trainees Participate in Imaging Service and medical staff meetings, committee assignments, and organized medical staff functions Professional Development Stay current through consultation with colleagues, literature review, and continuing education Integrate evolving best practices into daily clinical operations What We're Looking For A physician committed to patient-centered, high-quality radiologic care who upholds VA values through timely service, clear communication, and collaborative teamwork with patients, families, and medical center staff while handling conflicts and challenges constructively. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm (or as directed by the Chief of Staff)

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 evaluation. 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.