Radiologist Chief of Diagnostic Imaging opportunity in Ft. Harrison (Helena), Montana! Work/Life Balance, Outstanding VA Benefits!

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Are you ready for an exciting career move that combines professional excellence with a thriving personal life? Helena, Montana is right in the heart of Big Sky Country! Montana isn’t just a place; it’s a way of life. Montana’s unspoiled nature make for a one-of-a-kind backdrop for your next adventure and career opportunity! Ft. Harrison is located just outside of the state capitol of Helena, MT. Helena exists at a crossroads between past and present, tame, and untamed, mountainous wilderness and hometown warmth. A place where you can hike for miles without seeing a soul, stroll through our charming downtown, and enjoy local restaurants with breathtaking views—all in the same day.

Montana VA Health Care System (MTVAHCS) is seeking a Physician – Radiologist Chief of Diagnostic Imaging. This position requires the incumbent to provide direct outpatient care as a member of an interprofessional radiologist team.

Duties:
Section Chief/Administrative Functions (40%)

• Provides leadership, management, and oversight of providers and/or programs that support Diagnostic Imaging (DI).
• Collaborates in the development and maintenance of written policies and procedures defining operational requirements for DI.
• Routinely participates in regularly scheduled DI management meetings.
• Assures that the necessary aspects of orientation are covered at the service level for all radiologists, including information security, CPRS training, and virtual related training and documentation.
• Monitor DI performance and assess adherence to VA standards, assure quality and effectiveness of care, and meet VA performance measures.
• Conducts, monitors, and maintains OPPEs and FPPEs for staff radiologists.
• Develops and monitors performance/outcome metrics and conducts analysis of existing DI programs and services. Makes recommendations to the ACOS for program's strategic direction, productivity, improved process performance, and capital utilization.
• Ensures DI programs are compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements.
• Respond to patient inquiries that arise from daily practice, through the Patient Advocate, through the front office, and by Congressional action.
• Evaluates and determines a course of action which will result in the most favorable patient or organizational outcome.
• Assumes full responsibility for working with leadership to prioritize, implement, onboard, manage operations, and terminate Diagnostic Imaging operations when/as appropriate, to include clinic cancellations.
• Adapts to changing circumstances while displaying a high degree of interpersonal skill.
  
  

Clinical Responsibilities (60%)
This position requires the incumbent to provide direct outpatient care as a member of an interprofessional radiologist team.

• Collaborate with Diagnostic Imaging personnel in the ongoing management of patients.
• Perform imaging interpretations/dictation and amendments as necessary.
• Order diagnostic studies, such as laboratory tests, X-rays, electrocardiograms (EKG's) as needed.
• Review needs for and order health promotion and disease prevention activities.
• Initiate, respond, and expedite request for consultations, special tests, and studies.
• As appropriate, participate in interprofessional focused patient chart reviews, team meetings, team huddles, and shared medical appointments.

Preferred Experience: American Board of Radiology certified or eligible.

Benefit Highlights:

• Excellent benefit package and competitive compensation.
• Loan forgiveness availability - up to $200,000.
• 11 federal holidays and 26 vacation days per year.
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Available

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses
• Annual Leave Max Carryover 86 days

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $30,000.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

Helena, MT is the state capitol with a population of 35,000 people. Helena has one of the largest city park systems in the US with a combined 1,000 acres. It is also the perfect mid-way point between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. Helena is located just miles from the Missouri River and some of the best fly fishing in the world.

Located near Helena, the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center campus offers health services at several different facilities:

• Our 34-bed medical-surgical hospital offers acute, chronic, and specialized inpatient and outpatient services for Veterans. 
• Our 24-bed inpatient mental health facility helps Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse. 
• The Group House provides Veteran-led mental health meetings and activities.
• Liberty House offers temporary lodging for Veterans and family members who live more than 125 miles from Fort Harrison.

Cradled in the foothills of the Montana Rockies, Helena is the focal point of the state's politics. During the week, it's a bustling community of elected officials, lobbyists, and bureaucrats. On the weekends, however, it seems they all turn into outdoors fanatics, heading to the lakes and mountains. Helena is also a haven for artists and other creative types, evidenced by the galleries that dot the streets once dominated by mining-era saloons and houses of ill repute. For more information, visit Helena, MT.