Academic Radiologist (Hybrid Teaching Faculty)

Quick Facts

• Role: Academic Diagnostic Radiologist (Hybrid teaching faculty)

• Work model: Combination of onsite clinical practice and telework for diagnostic interpretation

• Incentives: Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Description

Work as a hybrid academic radiologist in a VA diagnostic radiology team with close ties to a university, supporting resident education and case-based teaching while performing clinical imaging and interventional consultations. Responsibilities include documenting care, supervising contrast administration, communicating emergent findings, and developing and adhering to standard protocols. You will also help maintain radiation and MRI safety practices and monitor image/study quality in PACS.

Requirements

• US citizenship (as required by VA policy)

• MD (or equivalent) from an approved medical school; foreign medical graduates must meet ECFMG eligibility

• Current, full, unrestricted medical license

• Completion of approved radiology residency training (or other permitted pathways)

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Background/security investigation

• Fulfillment of onboarding and pre-employment requirements, including identification requirements

• Selective Service registration (if applicable)

• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement

• Ability to perform all job activities without restriction

• EDRP eligibility and application submission within 4 months of appointment (former EDRP participants ineligible)

Benefits

• Recruitment/relocation incentive (sign-on bonus) if authorized for a qualified applicant

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with award up to $200,000 (eligibility period determined after application review)

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

• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contribution

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options

• CME reimbursement: possible $1,000 per year if full-time and board certified

• Malpractice: free liability protection with tail coverage

• Contract: no physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting