Diagnostic Radiologist

Quick Facts

• Monday–Friday work schedule, 8:00am–4:30pm
• Sign-on bonus: authorized (recruitment/relocation incentives)
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): eligible, with application required within four months of appointment; award amount and term set after review (up to $200,000)

Description

The role is for an experienced Diagnostic Radiologist providing diagnostic imaging interpretation and performing radiologic procedures across modalities including CT, general radiography, fluoroscopy, MRI, nuclear medicine, DEXA, and ultrasound. Duties include formal study interpretation, professional consultation, participation in conferences/tumor boards, and compliance with VA training and credentialing requirements. The radiologist will also review imaging protocols, ensure appropriate patient preparation and medication ordering, provide technologist technical oversight, and support overall imaging safety including contrast management.

Responsibilities

• Perform formal study interpretations and radiologic procedures
• Participate in conferences/tumor board representation and professional consultation
• Join staff meetings and assigned service/facility committees
• Maintain VA training/credentialing; participate in FPPE/OPPE and peer review; uphold Protected Health Information
• Maintain personal clinical productivity aligned with national productivity goals
• Review and establish imaging protocols and review/provide feedback on imaging requests
• Ensure proper preps and medication are ordered
• Provide technical oversight and feedback for technologists
• Ensure patient safety during imaging, including contrast administration oversight and response to adverse reactions
• Use communication skills to maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and the care team

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days/year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible CME absence)
• Retirement: federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options
• CME: possible $1,000/year reimbursement (full-time with board certification)
• Malpractice: free liability protection with tail coverage
• Contract terms: no physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
• Comprehensive federal total rewards package