Radiologist
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Wappingers Falls
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The diagnostic radiologist provides a spectrum of image
interpretation, image-guided procedures and patient care services
within the specialty of Diagnostic Radiology. In addition to the
clinical practice other duties include contributions to quality
assurance and performance improvement, oversight of technical
quality, education of staff and trainees, committee assignments and
other activities that support clinical operations and the mission,
values and goals of the VA and the Medical Center. Provide
expertise and support in various facets of Diagnostic Radiology and
patient care. Oversight of quality and safety: Review exam requests
for appropriateness. Prescribe exam protocols and modify as needed
for specific clinical indications. Provide oversight of technical
image quality with feedback to technologists. Provide clinical
oversight of medication administration, including contrast, preps
and other medications relevant to the Imaging Service. Provide
oversight and serve as resource for radiation and MRI safety
Provide oversight and serve as resource for infection control
practices. Participate in various aspects of quality assurance such
as peer review, protocol review, appropriateness criteria and
performance improvement. Image Interpretation and Consultation:
Interpret imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and
correlation with clinical information in CPRS. Generate reports
that contain pertinent findings and measurements, a description of
normal and abnormal structures, discussion of differential
diagnoses, recommendations and impression. Support patient care
services with reports timely to the care being delivered with the
method of communication appropriate to the level of clinical
importance or acuity. Consult with providers on various aspects of
imaging such as exam selection, review of results and other support
functions. Participate in clinical conferences such as Tumor Board
and others. Patient Care: Interact with patients to obtain relevant
clinical history and physical exam findings within the scope of
radiology practice, provide education to patients and support,
obtain informed consent, issue disclosures when appropriate,
document in CPRS, enter orders in CPRS, and other aspects of
physician practice. Participate in the coordination of patient
care: Contact clinical providers as relevant to assure effective
patient care, discuss evaluation, management, follow-up and other
aspects of coordinated, patient-centered care. Make timely and
definitive notification of time-sensitive results and/or results
that have major clinical significance. Integrate resources to
provide current, optimal care: consult colleagues, research
literature, maintain continuing education and other sources of
current practice. Medical Staff Functions: Participate in Imaging
and general medical staff meetings, committee assignments,
compliance and other components of an organized medical staff.
Education: Support academic affiliations in technologist,
radiologic assistant, medical student, resident and other teaching
programs that involve the Imaging Service. Provide clinical
experience, cognitive development, and other aspects of effective
teaching. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA
Physician Total Rewards . EDRP Authorized: Education Debt Reduction
Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a
student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific
individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy
and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start
date. 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 complete
review of the EDRP application. Former participants are ineligible
to apply for the EDRP incentive. Contact for questions or
assistance. RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES APPROVED 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 Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm) This position is Hybrid. Telework
is approved. Salary up to 400K if you need a range 350 -400K
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Albany , Radiologist, Healthcare , Wappingers Falls, New York
