Physician-remote diagnostic radiologist (recruitment/relocation authorized)

Summary

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until 09/30/2027.

100% Remote: Within or outside local commuting area of the parent station.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and 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 are ineligible to apply.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact VISN7EDRPFacilityCoordinators2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Pay

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.

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.

Responsibilities

Radiologist provides diagnostic and consultative radiologic services to eligible Veteran patients within the Veterans Health Administration. Work includes interpretation of imaging studies, performance of image-guided procedures, and clinical consultation to referring providers.

Typical Duties

• Performs diagnostic imaging procedures across assigned modalities (such as radiography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy) in accordance with clinical privileges, ensuring adherence to VHA quality and safety standards.
• Provides accurate and timely interpretation of imaging studies and generates complete, compliant reports that support effective patient care and clinical decision-making.
• Obtain and maintain a clinical faculty appointment with Augusta University (AU), the facility's academic affiliate.
• Provides after-hours, or backup coverage as assigned to ensure continuous access to radiology services.
• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities, including peer review, protocol development, and compliance initiatives required by Radiology Service.
• Ensure proper utilization of imaging equipment and compliance with established radiation safety, MRI safety, and contrast administration protocols.
• Communicates significant, unexpected, or critical results in accordance with VHA policies to promote continuity and safety of care.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, 8:00am-4:30pm, 9:00am - 5:30pm, 10:00am - 6:30pm. Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• 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.
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
• 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement.

Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.

Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.