Physician - Radiologist at Fargo

JOB SUMMARY:

 

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincolns promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans.

The Fargo VA Health Care System is a Level 2 Medical Center and a member of Veterans Integrated Service Network 23.  This facility combines a 39 bed medical facility along with a 38 bed Community Living Center providing transitional care, both accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.  Fargo also has  a Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Office on campus,  offering veterans the unique opportunity to obtain health care, benefits services, and Readjustment Counseling at one location.  Due to the growing veteran population in our service area, nine Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) have been established with the tenth planned for opening in late 2013.  The Fargo Health Care System provides a wide spectrum of primary and tertiary acute and extended care inpatient and outpatient activities in an academic setting.  The Fargo Health Care System has an active research program and has a successful affiliation with the University of North Dakota School of Medicine.

Fargo is a thriving metropolitan area of nearly 200,000 that offers a sense of solid values and has been ranked 1 nationally for safety.   Additionally, the July 2010: Money Magazine ranked Fargo among top "100 Best Places to Live".  The community supports 4 hospitals, 3 colleges and all the amenities one would expect in a metropolitan area including great shopping, excellent private and public schools, an active arts community, and sports activities for every interest.  If the Minnesota lakes country appeals to you we are a short commute from the tranquility of the great outdoors. Major metropolitan areas of Minneapolis and Winnipeg are an easy drive down the interstate and the major airlines offer direct service to many cities.  Fargo Moorhead is a diverse, stimulating, family-oriented city with, affordable housing, and an overall low cost-of-living, all amenities that make for a satisfying and fulfilling life. Join a dynamic leadership team at a progressive medical center in a truly wonderful community!  Go to http://www.fargomoorhead.org/ or http://www.fmchamber.com/ for more information.

 

You may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass pre-employment examination.
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English

DUTIES:Back to top

The ‘ideal’ candidate would be board-certified with some experience in the field. A basic skill set including general radiology, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine and interventional would be ideal. Sub-specialty skills are appreciated and would enhance the department and the service to our veterans. As important as these qualities are, a strong work ethic, the ability to be self-motivating, the ability to handle the volume at this facility, and strong interpersonal and communication skills are equally important. As with any medical setting, there is a need to be reasonably flexible and always place patient care at the forefront.

Services offered: General x-ray, Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance (MRI), Bone Densitometry (DEXA), Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine. Services are requested by providers for the veterans.

Number of staff: Eighteen employees.

Tour of duty: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday; remaining hours covered by technical on-call coverage.

Case expectations: 5000 RVU per year
Special medical/procedure equipment: Night Hawk after hours and weekends with a 48 hour turn around mandated

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  This position requires a pre-employment physical.  Duties will require that you be able to lift 15-44 pounds; reach above shoulders; walking and standing from 3-5 hours.  Must have good depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors.

 

This announcement will remain open until the position has been filled.  We will forward qualified applicants to the selecting official as they are received.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following:

Basic Requirements: 

Must be proficient in written and spoken English.

• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.

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.

Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard.  This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.

PLEASENOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by theU.S. Department of Education.  Applicantscan verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.  All education claimed by applicants will beverified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements,you will be asked to produce a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

VeteransPreference: Whenapplying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on theOccupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copyof your DD-214(s), SF-15 (as applicable) and/or documentation related to youractive duty service which shows dates of service, character of service(honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.  For more information, please review the informationfor disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supportingdocumentation will be reviewed.  Pleasefollow all instructions carefully.  Errorsor omissions may affect consideration for employment. 

Indescribing your experience, please be clear and specific.  We may not make assumptions regarding yourexperience. 

Country: USA, State: North Dakota, City: Fargo, Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.