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Seeking an Advanced Skilled Body Radiologist! Be the Vision Behind Better Care

We cordially invite you to become a part of our growing team within the Imaging Department, committed to improving the care and experience of our veteran patients at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. Our mission is rooted in the values of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship, which guide us in fostering a culture of high-quality healthcare that positively impacts the health and well-being of our esteemed veterans. This position offers pathways for leadership development, particularly within the Body Imaging Section, where you will have the opportunity to serve as a senior full-body imaging expert.

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• Vibrant Coastal Lifestyle and Beautiful Beaches: Long Beach offers miles of sandy beaches, waterfront parks, and a variety of water activities such as boating, sailing, and kayaking. The coastal lifestyle provides opportunities for relaxation and outdoor recreation.
• Scenic Beauty: The city’s picturesque waterfront, including the famous Long Beach Shoreline Marina and Rainbow Harbor, offers stunning views and a pleasant atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.
• Cultural and Recreational Amenities: Long Beach is home to numerous cultural and entertainment options, including the Long Beach Museum of Art, the Aquarium of the Pacific, and the historic Queen Mary.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-4:30pm or 4- day compressed tour opportunities.

Practice Environment: Outpatient and Inpatient Settings.

Call Coverage: 1:12 weeks. UC Irvine residents provide after-hours preliminary reads and pager coverage, and National Teleradiology Program (NTP) covers after-hours final reads for emergent/ inpatient studies. The radiology attending is on back-up call.

Academic Affiliations: University of California, Irvine. Academic appointment with resident teaching opportunities. Responsibilities will also encompass participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards and the education of diagnostic radiology residents from the University of California, Irvine.

Comprehensive benefits packages, we offer the following:

• Education Debt Reduction Program: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.  You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.  Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.  Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.
• Continuing Education: As a VA physician, you can earn CME credits at no cost.  You can receive $1,000 or more annually and five days of paid absences to attend CME courses (conditions apply).
• Paid Time Off: You will receive 208 hours or approximately 26 days of annual leave a year. Unlimited accumulation of paid sick time and 11 paid federal holidays will begin accruing upon entry.
• Workers Compensation: Consultation, review, referral, and processing support for all employees regarding work-related injuries and occupational illnesses.
• Liability Protection: VA physicians are covered under federal tort laws and may be defended by the United States against allegations of malpractice or negligence.
• Health Insurance: With Federal Employees Health Benefits, choose from a variety of self or family preferred provider or health maintenance organizations.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Under the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, supplemental dental and/or vision benefits are available to you and your family.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Allows you to save tax-advantaged money for health care expenses with a Health Care or Limited Expense Health Care FSA. Think of it as a savings account that helps you pay for items that typically aren’t covered by your employee healthcare plan, dental and vision insurance program, or other health insurance coverage.
• Health Savings Accounts: A High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) provides traditional medical coverage and a triple-tax advantaged way to help you build savings for future medical expenses while providing you greater flexibility and discretion over how you use your health care benefits.
• Life Insurance: Plan for what’s next with Federal Employees Group Life Insurance, which is group term life insurance covering you and eligible family members.
• Survivor Benefits: Become eligible for survivor benefits after 10 years of service.
• Pension: Your basic annuity is computed based on your length of service and “high-3” average salary and become vested in the Federal Employee Retirement System, Basic/Defined Benefit pension after only 5 years of creditable civilian service.
• Thrift Savings Plan A Federal 401k Equivalent with 5 % agency match. Allowing you to contribute up to $23,500 annual elective deferral to your account. Become vested after only 3 years of creditable civilian service.

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• Completed Residency Training.
• Board Eligible/ Board Certified with a current, full, and unrestricted medical license from any state or U.S. territory.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Preferred Experience and Additional Requirements: Completion of a body fellowship with a specialization in body MRI is required. Proficiency in interpreting low-dose CT scans for our Lung Cancer Screening Program is also essential. The candidate should be capable of interpreting general ultrasounds and plain radiographs. In addition, the candidate will support patient care services by effectively communicating exam results that correspond to the clinical significance or urgency. The individual will also be responsible for prescribing and modifying exam protocols as necessary based on specific clinical indications.