Physician-Remote Diagnostic Radiologist (Recruitment/Relocation Authorized)

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.

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 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. Responsibilities associated with this appointment may include participation in multidisciplinary academic radiology conferences, contribution to the development and delivery of didactic curriculum content, and direct teaching, supervision, and evaluation of radiology residents. - Provides on-call, 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, 8:00am-4:30pm. Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.

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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). 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. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.