Interventional Radiology Physician Position Kansas

As the Kansas City VA Medical Center continues to grow, we are excited to welcome a motivated Interventional Radiologist to our team in Kansas City.

Kansas City is a dynamic and affordable place to live, known for its legendary barbeque, championship sports, thriving arts community, and family-oriented neighborhoods. At KCVA, youll find supportive colleagues, a healthy work-life balance, and the rewarding opportunity to serve those who have served our country

The following duties are required of the position; they include, but are not limited to:

• Provide standard of care interventional radiology services in the broad scope of interventional radiology in diagnosis and interprets and administers treatment. Common procedures include (not exhaustive list):
  Diagnostic angiography, angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis, embolization, radio frequency or other forms of ablation, drainages, biliary and urinary procedures, biopsies, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, pain procedures, etc.
• The candidate must have expertise in radiation safety and biological effects of radiation and injury prevention with application of ALARA principles.
• Utilization of integrated PAC systems and voice recognition systems.
• Performs the duties of this position in addition to other agreed upon responsibilities of interpretation of diagnostic radiology studies (as per qualifications and ability) to include possible modalities of computed tomography, general radiography, fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, DEXA, and ultrasonography.
• Candidate must have or obtain and maintain BLS and ACLS certification. On-call rotation is required.
• Current experience, up-to-date procedure skills, as well as excellent clinical and interpersonal skills are required. Must be highly visible and accessible to patients and referring physicians.
• Eligible for academic appointment to provide training, mentoring, and supervision to UMKC School of Medicine radiology residents.
• Adherence to timely and accurate CPRS documentation and VA training requirements, participation in FPPE/OPPE process and peer review, uphold integrity of Protected Health Information.
• Maintains acceptable personal clinical productivity as determined by national productivity goals and the Service Chief and facilitates clinic staff productivity
• Routine participation in hospital conferences such as vascular conference, pulmonary conference, and tumor board