Physician-Radiology-Diagnostic

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Work Schedule: Full-Time, 0800-1630 at the discretion of Supervisor Telework: Reg Teleworks 3+ Days Per Pay Period Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off 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 (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Diagnostic and Nuclear Medicine imaging interpretations and examinations - Approximately 80% You interpret and perform a broad range of diagnostic imaging procedures to meet scheduled and emergency care needs. You provide services for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department patients at VA treatment facilities and branch clinics. You direct supporting employees during imaging procedures. You may refer patients to other staff physicians for continued care. You are responsible for the quality and timely completion of reports for interpreted or performed procedures. You interpret diagnostic studies requested by medical staff and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). You are responsible for the quality of diagnostic examinations performed by the Imaging Section. Specialized imaging and interventional procedures - Approximately 10% You perform diagnostic fluoroscopy, radiography, vascular and nonvascular sonography, CT, and MRI. You may assist with or perform image-guided interventional procedures. Administrative, educational, and quality assurance duties - Approximately 10% You maintain workload and statistical records. You participate in assigned clinical staff boards, meetings, and committees. You contribute to medical education programs for trainees. You participate in the department's Quality Assurance Program. You perform other duties as assigned.

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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete TB Testing and Immunization evaluations 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.