Provide remote diagnostic radiology reads for VA beneficiaries, interpreting a broad range of studies including X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, DEXA, and fluoroscopy. The work also includes protocoling studies, reviewing imaging requests for appropriateness, and communicating urgent findings to referring providers. This role supports quality assurance, compliance, and collaboration with technologists and referring clinicians in a federal healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, DEXA, and fluoroscopy studies.
- Review imaging requests for appropriateness and assist in selecting the right exam.
- Protocol studies and oversee imaging procedures, including contrast and imaging protocol decisions.
- Communicate critical and urgent findings to providers in a timely manner.
- Provide guidance to radiology technologists and report poor image quality or equipment issues.
- Consult with referring physicians regarding imaging studies and pre-review scheduled examinations.
- Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, accreditation, and compliance activities.
- Support onboarding, mentoring, radiation safety, and quality programs as needed.
Required
- MD or DO degree.
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency.
- Board certified or board eligible in Diagnostic Radiology through the American Board of Radiology.
- Active, full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
- Active AHA BLS and ACLS certification.
- Active DEA registration.
- Ability to pass a federal background investigation.
Benefits & Perks
- Remote work arrangement.
- Full-time and locum tenens positions available.
- Generous compensation package.
- Optional call if local to the facility.
- Monday through Friday scheduling window.