Interventional Radiologist

Quick Facts

• Role: Interventional Radiologist

• Coverage: At least 50% Interventional Radiology (inpatient and outpatient) and up to 50% general diagnostic radiology

• Call: 1:4 weeks (with resident call support)

Description

The Interventional Radiologist provides image-guided interventional services and supports general diagnostic imaging as needed. The role includes performing complex IR procedures (including Y-90 therapy, prostate artery embolization, vertebral augmentation, and endovascular management of peripheral arterial disease) and collaborating with multidisciplinary tumor boards and conferences. Teaching and federally funded research opportunities may be available through an academic affiliation.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventional radiology coverage for inpatient and outpatient cases

• Cover general diagnostic imaging needs such as STAT X-rays, ultrasound, body CT, and body MRI (no required coverage for breast imaging, nuclear medicine, neuroradiology, or MSK MRI/CT/US)

• Perform a broad spectrum of image-guided procedures, including complex therapies and vascular interventions

• Participate in multidisciplinary discourse (weekly Vascular conference, Genitourinary tumor board, Liver/GI tumor board)

• Attend IR staff meetings and participate in peer review/peer learning

• Complete mandatory annual training and maintain ACLS and BLS certifications

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• MD or equivalent degree from an approved school

• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state/territory/DC

• Completion of accredited residency training with eligibility for board certification

• Board certification in the specialty/subspecialty listed in the announcement

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation

• Required onboarding and identification for pre-employment processes

• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation required

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus; regular salary increases

• 50–55 days of paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, possible CME-related paid absence)

• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA

• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options

• Possible $1,000/year CME reimbursement (with board certification and full-time status)

• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage

• No physician employment contract and no significant moonlighting restriction

• Optional sign-on/recruitment/relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility: up to $200,000; application within 4 months; eligibility period 1–5 years (approval and award determined after review)