Job Summary Aptive Resources is seeking a dedicated and skilled Interventional Radiologist to provide as need coverage for the following details below. You do not need to cover all aspects of the details below as we'd take just partial coverage for this need as we're recruiting for a pool of available physicians for sporadic coverage. Primary Location: Atlanta VAMC, 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA, 30033Schedule:
Clinic Hours are 7:30am – 4:30pm EST.
Monday – Friday, day tour, as needed.
After hours on-call 4:30pm-8pm
24 hours -weekends Saturday and Sunday.
Primary Responsibilities
The physician will provide the following interventional radiologist procedures, including, but not limited to:
Angiography
Cryoablation
Balloon angioplasty/stent placement
Line insertion Chemoembolization
IVC filters
Cholecystostomy
Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty
Drain insertions
Nephrostomy placement
Embolization
Radiologically inserted gastrostomy
Thrombolysis
Dialysis access & related interventions
Biopsy
TIPS placement
Radiofrequency ablation
Biliary intervention
Endovenous laser ablation of varicose veins
Additional Services
Patient Consultation
Treatment Planning and Management
Treatment Discharge
Follow-Up Evaluations
Participate in Peer Review Conferences and Administrative Meetings as required
Electronic Medical Records: Enter notes and maintain patient records in a paperless medical record system.
Quality Improvement: Participate in peer review and quality improvement activities to maintain high standards of care.
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Committee Membership: Engage in committee memberships as required, contributing to the governance and improvement of medical practices at the facility.
Compliance: Understand and abide by the Medical Bylaws of the facility and perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Must hold a degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO) or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
Must be currently certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalency.
Licensure: Must possess a 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.
Must be Board Certified by the American College of Radiology (ACR) with secondary board Certification in Interventional Radiology.
Must have a clear and active DEA
Strong clinical skills with a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for educating and counseling patients and their families.
Proficiency in using electronic medical records and maintaining accurate patient documentation.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Dedication to continuous improvement and participation in quality improvement activities.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements: This role requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often during long shifts, and to perform frequent bending, reaching, and repositioning while examining or treating patients. The employee must be able to lift or assist in moving patients up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance, and possess the manual dexterity and fine motor skills required to perform physical examinations, procedures, and use medical equipment and instruments. The role also requires the ability to see, hear, and communicate clearly to accurately assess patient conditions, and to respond quickly and effectively in emergency or high-acuity situations. Extended periods of concentration, standing, and walking throughout clinical areas should be expected. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
About Aptive
Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.
