Radiology - Interventional Job at Veterans Health Administration in California

The Imaging Service at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLA) is seeking an Interventional Radiologist to join our West Los Angeles VAMC team. As a member of a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive services to veterans. You will have access to advanced technology and a collaborative environment, allowing you to perform a wide range of interventional procedures and contribute to innovative research. Additionally, the role provides opportunities to teach and mentor residents and fellows, fostering the next generation of medical professionals. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide attending physician services to inpatient and outpatient clinics.
• Perform interventional procedures, including ultrasound (US), CT, and fluoroscopically guided lumbar puncture, biopsy, or drainage in the neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and musculoskeletal system.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive procedures within an approved scope of practice.
• Participate in the instruction and supervision of radiology residents and fellows.
• Assist in planning and leading teaching conferences for radiology.
• Provide on-call coverage for imaging services on a rotating basis.
• Participate in departmental, care-line, and institutional peer reviews.
• Engage in committees as assigned by the Chief of Imaging Services/Radiology.
• Develop a research program relevant to interventional radiology that benefits veterans’ healthcare needs.
• Obtain a university academic appointment with research productivity commensurate with advancing in the University clinical or research track.
• Supervise and teach rotating fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Coordinate patient care and handle inpatient transfers within the polytrauma system.
• Performance and interpretation of magnetic resonance angiography and CT angiography.

Why Join VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System?

• Impactful Work: Serve those who have served our nation by addressing the unique mental health needs of homeless Veterans.
• Comprehensive Services: Be part of a Level 1A complexity tertiary care health organization providing state-of-the-art care to one of the largest Veteran populations in the VA system.
• Interdisciplinary Approach: Collaborate closely with primary care, psychology, nursing, and social work professionals to deliver integrated care.
• Professional Growth: Involved in teaching opportunities and innovative outreach programs, with a commitment to research and educational advancement.

Work Schedule: Full-time / On-site

Qualifications:

Benefits and Features:

• Salary Range: $350,000—$400,000
• PTO: 50–55 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays,)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits
• Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Service without strings: No employment contracts or restrictive covenants.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.