Radiology Physician

Position Overview: We have an immediate need for 2 locum Diagnostic Radiology Physicians to provide diagnostic and therapeutic medical services for our veteran population at the Providence, RI VA Healthcare System. This role offers a flexible assignment with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while experiencing Rhode Island s rich natural landscapes and family-friendly attractions.
Contracted physicians must be able to provide Diagnostic Radiology interpretations of:

• X-Ray
• CT and/or MRI in at least one of the following adult diagnostic radiology subspecialties:
  • Body
  • Neuro
  • MSK

Scope of Care Contractor's physician(s) may be responsible for providing Diagnostic Radiology interpretations, depending on current needs of the department and radiologists' areas of expertise, including but not limited to:

• Fluoroscopy (speech cine, barium esophagram)
• Ultrasound: Body, Extremity Venous, Extremity Nonvascular, MSK
• CT: Head, Body, MSK
• MRI: Neuro, Body, MSK
• Nuclear Medicine, DEXA

Clinic Duties Contractor's radiologist(s) shall be physically present on-site on time for all scheduled clinic hours, Monday through Friday, as documented by sign-in at the scheduled start time. Clinical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review imaging requests for appropriateness and provide appropriate protocols and oversight to radiology technologists.
• Protocol examinations and prescribe contrast agents, medications, and radiation doses in accordance with professional industry standards and ACR guidelines.
• Communicate imaging protocols to radiology technologists and imaging staff.
• Adhere to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles in all radiation-related activities.
• Provide interpretations of diagnostic imaging studies within the following turnaround times in the approved reporting system: STAT studies within one (1) hour; ASAP studies within eight (8) hours; Routine studies within forty-eight (48) hours. Communicate critical, urgent, and unexpected findings in accordance with departmental policies.
• Identify and report poor image quality or equipment performance using appropriate facility reporting channels.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences and clinical consultations.

Must be Board Certified / Board Eligible

Credentialling and onboarding takes approximately 4 weeks.
Hours & Schedule:

• Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00am 5:00pm (Specific 8-hour daily schedule determined upon start)
• On Call Required 5 physician rotating schedule
• Federal holidays excluded

Items Required for Submission:

• Current CV without any gaps over 30 days since completion of medical school- written explanations are accepted
• One active, unrestricted Medical License in any state
• Current DEA
• BLS- American Heart Association (AHA) required
• 3 Current References
• Signed LOI

Contact Valentina Perez

Sygnetics is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in placing healthcare providers into various specialties positions with recognized Federal healthcare facilities across the United States.