Physician - Deputy Director (National Teleradiology)

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 allopathic 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. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in the list published for the year the residency, or fellowship if applicable, was completed; OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States; OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. In rare and unusual circumstances, the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer, who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrant such action. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Additional Requirement: Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. This is a designated drug testing position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted. The Deputy Director, VHA National Teleradiology Program (NTP) will oversee all NTP clinical and quality assurance operations, supervising and working in collaboration with the NTP Chief Quality Officer, Chief Medical Officer, and Director of Mammography. In addition, the incumbent will assist the NTP Executive Director in the overall planning, direction, management, and evaluation of NTP strategy and operations.

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Work Schedule: Full-time, schedule to be determined by supervisor. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Major duties include but are not limited to: The Deputy Director of the VHA National Teleradiology Program (NTP) is responsible for overseeing all clinical operations at NTP. This includes supervision of and collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Chief Quality officer and Director of Mammography to meet clinical program goals and improve organizational performance. The incumbent must effectively set policy and workflow while maintaining an organizational emphasis on VA core values. The incumbent also supervises the NTP Chief Quality Officer and is ultimately responsible for NTP Quality policy, the implementation of national quality improvement initiatives within NTP, and setting strategies to broaden NTP participation in the areas of peer review, peer learning and quality improvement. The Deputy Director collaborates with the Executive Director to implement an organizational vision, set strategic priorities, and ensure program goals and objectives are accomplished in a cost-effective manner. In addition, the Deputy Director works closely with the Executive Director to set forth standards, policies, and procedures to accomplish organizational goals. The Deputy Director must have the necessary skillset to forecast volume expectations and staffing shortages, to predict NTP capabilities for sustainment and needs as the program grows and evolves. It is imperative that the Deputy Director ensure strict adherence to HIPM and VA standards for patient data privacy and confidentiality. The Deputy Director works closely with NTP section chiefs (SCs) and CMO to predict staffing needs and oversees recruitment of radiologist staff, fee basis, and contractors. The Deputy Director works in partnership with the Executive Director to set a duty roster that ensures continuous radiology services provided on a 24/7/365 basis, inclusive of holidays. The Deputy Director collaborates with NTP business operations and biomedical staff on daily operational needs and specific tasks as assigned by the Executive Director. The Deputy Director serves as the NTP representative for national initiatives or recurring meetings as requested by the NTP Executive Director or National Radiology Program (NRP). Additionally, ad hoc presentations may be required to Clinical Services Leadership, the Under Secretary for Health, Healthcare Delivery Committee, and other VHA and VISN leaders. The incumbent works closely with NRP leadership on projects that impact radiology across the enterprise and is a primary point of contact for client facility leadership when unanticipated workflow challenges require additional NTP assistance. The Deputy Director is tasked with assessing and authorizing or declining workflow requests that exceed Memorandums of Understanding, while ensuring all client VHA healthcare locations receive expeditious and appropriate routine radiological interpretations, within established service level agreements. He/she is responsible for investigating any reporting incidents or deviations to the Executive Director. The Deputy Director works with the Executive Director to set interpretation prices for client cost transfers, salaries for staff, and per service compensation for fee basis by analyzing performance data, market trends, and quality of reports. The objective is to instill a meritocracy-based system that meets operational demands while exceeding industry quality standards and maintaining financial solvency. Semiannual updates to the NTP Governance Board include this information as well as quality and customer satisfaction parameters. Travel is occasionally necessary for site visits to existing or potential NTP reading centers, VISN ICC and other face to face meetings, to follow up OIG/OMI and other regulatory findings, and to assist with local and regional strategic planning. The Deputy Director maintains an active clinical practice when not engaged in administrative or management duties, with time allocation for clinical duties as set by the Executive Director.