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UVA Physicians Group: Department of Radiology - Neuroradiologist

Employer
University of Virginia Physicians Group
Location
Virginia
Posted Date
Dec 2, 2021
Reference
270898

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Specialty
Radiology
Position Type
Permanent

Job Details

Due to continued growth, The Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging at the University of Virginia is seeking a new radiologist for our Community Practice Division. We are seeking an ABR board eligible/certified fellowship-trained radiologist in Neuroradiology to join an expanding program in imaging services that includes affiliated community hospitals. This opportunity will be in our Haymarket, Culpeper and Prince William practices. (Northern Virginia).

Our practices are integrated with the hospital multidisciplinary programs where talented collaborators in all specialties are available in a supportive environment.

Successful candidates should have:
  • Clinical experience in Neuroradiology and Body Imaging
  • A commitment to patient focused care, interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork, teaching, and clinical research
  • ABR board eligibility or certification and fellowship training
  • The ability to contribute to reading general radiology studies is a benefit but not a requirement. We will consider any fellowship-trained radiologist comfortable with reading most modalities.


The Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging at the University of Virginia is a dynamic and growing Department with energetic faculty, outstanding residents and fellows, highly skilled technical and administrative staff, and state-of-the-art equipment.

The Department is organized into the Divisions of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Breast Imaging, Pediatric Imaging, Body Imaging, Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Nuclear Medicine, Musculoskeletal Imaging, Noninvasive Cardiovascular Imaging, Community Radiology, and Medical Imaging Research. Our clinical services include all aspects of Diagnostic Imaging and image-guided, minimally invasive Interventional and Diagnostic services.

What is the UVA Community Division?

As of July 1, 2021, the University of Virginia (UVA) has acquired full ownership of three hospitals in Northern Virginia - Prince William, Haymarket and Culpeper hospitals - which has opened opportunities in our expanding practice. Our "Community Division" is bringing advanced diagnostic care to patients throughout Northern Virginia. It operates similarly to a community-focused practice that is personable, impactful and collegial while still being connected to the cutting-edge world of academic medicine.

We offer:
  • Exceptional work-life balance
  • Educational loan support for 3 years but up to 6 years to help pay down prior loan debt
  • Competitive salary
  • Productivity incentives
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Relocation expenses
  • Generous PTO and flexible scheduling options
  • Paid malpractice including tail coverage
  • Faculty appointment and research opportunities

Why UVA :
  • Highly ranked nationally and regionally (US News and World Report)
  • Access to teaching conferences, grand rounds, and other CME related activity


Job Description

Responsible for providing physician services, including assessing and managing patients in the clinic and other locations, i.e., hospital, assisted living facility, ambulatory surgery center, within the scope of licensing, training, and credentialing and depending on specialty.
  • Works in conjunction with the medical director, administrative management, office manager and nursing staff to facilitate patient management through the health care system.
  • Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosing and initiation of medical processes or procedures commensurate with training and experience and as credentialed by the UVA Health System.
  • Performs and legibly documents comprehensive health histories and physical assessments on assigned patients and episodic evaluation on others, to include initiation of CPR or other appropriate emergency therapy as needed.
  • Formulates diagnoses and identifies problems and health risk profiles of selected patients and documentation and communicates this information to other members of the health care team.
  • Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic studies, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, in consultation with staff.
  • Performs procedures and/or surgeries with scope of practice and UVA Health System credentials/privileges.
  • Orders medications, treatment and therapies in accordance with Virginia Prescriptive regulations.
  • Requests consultation and initiates referrals to other physicians, including specialists and other healthcare providers when and if needed.
  • Evaluates and analyzes patient responses to the disease process or therapeutic or diagnostic interventions.
  • Provides information and support to patients and families regarding disease process and treatment plan, thus facilitating communication between patients/families and healthcare team.
  • Participates in on-call responsibilities either in practice or inpatient environment.
  • Educates patient and families regarding planned diagnostic procedures, medications, and treatments.
  • Manages patients in accordance with established UVA Health System and UVA UPG policies and procedures.
  • Participate in hospital, nursing home, assisted living or other institutional care setting practice if appropriate.
  • Examines systems and processes in populations and recommends, develops, implements and evaluates strategies for improvement.
  • Promotes timely and compassionate communication between families and health care team.
  • Report in a timely manner births, deaths, outbreaks of contagious diseases and other information critical to the patient's and/or the public's health as required by legal or governmental authorities.
  • Meets quality standards as determined by the Medical Director and/or UVA Health System.
  • May serve on selected committees of nursing, medical and administrative staff as needed.
  • May participate in the clinical experience of medical students, interns, residents, and graduate nurses as appropriate.
  • Participates in group peer and other review activities.
  • Prepare and attend to all reports, claims, and correspondence necessary or appropriate to the performance of the professional services.
  • Promote the professional practice of the group.
  • Perform other duties as assigned occasionally that are commensurate with professional service normally and customarily provided by a physician.
  • Follow policies and procedures, including those of UPG, UVA Health System, CMS and other contracted payers with which the group may contract.
  • Accurately assigns Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Codes and ICD Diagnosis codes.
  • Works with Administrative Management on the implementation of policies regarding Advanced Beneficiary Notices (ABN) and other payor requirements necessary to ensure the timely payment of claims.
  • Participates in activities that contribute to the education of other health care professionals.
  • Develops and presents educational programs to the medical and nursing staff.
  • Participate in the design and development of teaching materials.
  • Updates practice through continuing education by attending conferences, rounds, reports, lectures, journal clubs and regional/national professional conferences.
  • Serves as clinical resource in the care of patients to nursing, medical and allied healthcare practitioners.
  • Seeks professional growth opportunities that enhance professional practice through both formal and informal activities.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:
  • Graduate of Accredited medical school with degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO). Completion of Accredited Residency in chosen specialty,

Experience:
  • None

Licensure:
  • Board certification in specialty (if newly graduated from residency, must be obtained within 2 years of graduation) must be kept current, Unrestricted license to practice within the Commonwealth of Virginia, Current DEA certificate without restriction

Skills:
  • Experience utilizing a personal computer and computerized scheduling.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Please visit this page prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements for employment at UVA.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Company

The provider teams that make University of Virginia Health (UVA Health) the premier destination for advanced specialty and primary care can be found at the UVA Physicians Group (UPG). Join the 1,200 physicians, advanced practitioners and support staff who are advancing academic medicine and bringing world-class healthcare to patients throughout Virginia.

Company info
Website
Telephone
434-972-4292
Location
500 Ray C. Hunt Drive
Charlottesville
VA
22903
US

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