Physician Tele-Radiologist

Tele-Radiologist Position at Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System

The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) in Biloxi, MS is seeking an experienced full time Physician (Tele-Radiologist). The Tele-Radiologist may report to the Chief of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Imaging Services. This is not a remote position however responsibilities may require Tele-Health shared patient care and coverage for veterans throughout multiple facilities within the VISN 16 Healthcare Network.

Duties and responsibilities are but not limited to the following:

Provides overflow interpretation services to remote client locations.

Interprets diagnostic digital radiography, CT, MRI and US examinations of the head, spine, neck, body, extremities and internal organs as appropriate.

Accesses studies for interpretation through the VISN 16 Picture Archiving and Communications System(s) and reports findings electronically through the VISN 16 voice-recognition dictation software.

Communicates and documents communication of life-threatening findings immediately to referring physicians at remote facilities.

Functions in a professional manner in all relationships with management, co-workers and referring physicians.

Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, Federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy.

Uses the Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VISTA) to access information in the Medical Center Computer System.

Work Schedule: This position may require Monday - Friday, may require 12 hour shift rotations and may require 7 days on 7 days off tours of duty. Weekend and Holiday On Call coverage may be required. Work schedule and tour of duty to be determined upon selection.

Requirements Conditions of Employment:

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.

You may be required to serve a probationary period.

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.

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).

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, you must meet the 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.

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.

Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Preferred Experience:

Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology.

Cross Sectional Body Imaging preferred.

Sub-Specialty Board Certification.

Additional Information:

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.