Diagnostic Radiologist (Physician)

Quick Facts

• Role: Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Imaging Service)

Description

The Diagnostic Radiology Physician is an independent, fully licensed practitioner responsible for interpreting imaging studies, performing radiologic procedures, and providing consultations within clinical privileges. The position includes clinical on-call and evening/weekend coverage, with potential on-site support for community-based clinics in the greater Seattle, Everett, and Tacoma area. Depending on academic appointment status, the physician will provide education and training for residents and may pursue research or academic interests.

Responsibilities

• Interpret formal imaging studies and perform radiologic procedures
• Provide consultation within assigned clinical privileges
• Seek/maintain an academic appointment with the University of Washington Medical Center and educate, mentor, and supervise radiology residents
• Provide education and training to medical staff via conferences, committees, and lectures
• Participate in clinical on-call and beeper coverage; cover evening and weekends proportionally to administrative off-hours coverage
• Serve on clinical/educational/administrative committees, task groups, or special projects; may manage staff performance and discipline
• Support community-based clinics onsite if required
• If fellowship-trained, may lead a subspecialty with responsibility for policies, procedures, education, and training impacting daily operations

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (or non-citizen appointment only if VA cannot recruit qualified citizens)
• MD degree or equivalent (allopathic or osteopathic) from an approved school
• Current full, unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC
• Completion of accredited residency training leading to eligibility for board certification (or other VA-approved training pathway)
• Board certification in radiology by the American Board of Radiology (expected)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation
• Complete VA online onboarding and required pre-employment documentation
• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement
• Ability to complete urinalysis drug screening if selected for testing designated position
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, paid federal holidays, and possible CME-related paid absence)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contribution
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options (portable into retirement)
• Malpractice coverage with free liability protection and tail coverage
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
• CME reimbursement possibility ($1,000/year) for full-time board-certified physicians