Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services, LLC·Portsmouth, Virginia
Interpret routine and complex diagnostic imaging studies within a fellowship-trained subspecialty and provide expert consultation. Provide academic instruction and clinical guidance to radiology residents and fellows in a teaching hospital environment.
Contractor personnel shall perform a full range of duties consistent with their education, training, experience, clinical privileges, and assigned position, including: Maintain productivity comparable to other Diagnostic Radiologists. Participate in peer review and quality improvement activities. Follow infection control and patient safety guidelines. Respond appropriately during emergency situations. Maintain accurate medical documentation. Participate in annual mandatory military training. Support Performance Improvement and Risk Management initiatives. Provide instruction and clinical guidance to residents, fellows, corpsmen, and students. Utilize MHS Genesis, PACS, and other Government information systems. Attend departmental meetings and continuing education activities. Maintain all required documentation in accordance with MTF policies. Duties – Specific The Fellowship Trained Diagnostic Radiologist shall provide services within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the Medical Treatment Facility Director and shall: Interpret routine and complex diagnostic imaging studies within the physician's fellowship-trained subspecialty. Provide expert consultation in their fellowship specialty. Participate in academic instruction, lectures, and teaching of Radiology residents and fellows for up to 40% of assigned duties, as Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is a teaching hospital. Perform all duties consistent with fellowship expertise and current clinical privileges. Prescribe and dispense medications as authorized by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (not typically required for this position).
Certifications Possess fellowship training in one of the following: Musculoskeletal Radiology Abdominal/Body Imaging Cardiothoracic Imaging Breast/Women's Imaging Pediatric Radiology (with American Board of Radiology Certificate of Added Qualification in Pediatric Imaging) Experience Possess at least two (2) years of experience as a Fellowship Trained Diagnostic Radiologist within the preceding three (3) years. Board Certification Current Board Certification in Diagnostic Radiology through either: American Board of Radiology (ABR), or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Licensure/Registration Have documented experience practicing within a Diagnostic Radiology subspecialty consistent with fellowship training for at least two (2) years within the preceding three (3) years. Time spent completing fellowship training counts toward this experience requirement. AKAHI ASSOCIATES LLC Akahi Associates is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more. We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service. Akahi Associates is an equal opportunity employer. For further information, please click the link to view the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.
Must possess fellowship training in a specific radiology subspecialty and current Board Certification (ABR or AOA). Requires at least two years of experience as a fellowship-trained diagnostic radiologist within the last three years.
Market context
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