Physician (Nuclear Medicine)

<p>The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is seeking a full-time Physician (Nuclear Medicine) to join the Imaging Service Line at the VAMC in Iowa City, Iowa. Note: This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT through August 18, 2026. The first referral cut-off is June 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST, with monthly cut-offs on the 1st. Applications received after each cut-off will be reviewed as needed until the position is filled.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Major Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Interpretation of Imaging Studies: Interpret nuclear medicine imaging studies, including PET scans, SPECT scans, bone scans, thyroid scans, cardiac scans, and other relevant nuclear imaging studies. If also a radiologist, interpretation of general radiology studies would be expected when not engaged in primary duties as a nuclear medicine physician. Provide timely and accurate diagnostic reports, following standard protocols and diagnostic criteria. Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals: Ensure appropriate and safe administration of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Monitor and manage patients receiving therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. Therapeutic Procedures: Perform therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, such as radioiodine therapy, radiolabeled antibody therapy, and other targeted radionuclide therapies. Oversee patient preparation and post-procedure care related to therapeutic interventions. Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including radiologists, oncologists, cardiologists, endocrinologists, and primary care providers, to ensure comprehensive patient care. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and tumor boards to discuss patient cases and imaging findings. Patient Care: Communicate effectively with patients regarding imaging results, therapeutic procedures, and follow-up care. Provide patient education on nuclear medicine procedures and radiation safety. Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives within the nuclear medicine section. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) and state regulations. Education and Training: Provide education and training to radiology residents, fellows, medical students, and nuclear medicine technologists. Participate in continuing medical education (CME) to stay current with advancements in nuclear medicine technology and techniques. Research and Development: Optional engagement in clinical research projects related to nuclear medicine and contribute to the advancement of the field. Optional participation in grant writing and publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals. Administrative Duties: Assist in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures related to nuclear medicine. Participate in departmental meetings and committees as required. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. Alternative work hours, if desired, should be agreed upon at the time of hire.</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.<h3>Education</h3>Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.