The Interventional Radiologist shall provide Board Certified Interventional Radiologist Services. The IR Physician shall provide interventional radiology services to include 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.
Major duties: The IR physician is knowledgeable in universal precautions, certified in ACLS, aseptic techniques, procedures related to radiography and ionizing radiation, Time Out/safety procedures, and is able to identify factors that may contraindicate an imaging procedure. The incumbent will perform duties that 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 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: Variable Requirements: 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. Education: Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equi