Join the Veterans Health Administration at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson as a full-time Cardiothoracic Radiologist and deliver high-impact imaging care to America's Veterans. You will provide advanced cardiothoracic imaging in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while enjoying a predictable Monday through Friday schedule. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to support resident and technologist education.
Practice Info
- Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (Tucson, AZ)
- Radiology Service
- Tucson VA Medical Center located at 3601 South Sixth Avenue
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
Shift & Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm schedule
- Shared call and weekend coverage
- Telework eligible per agency policy
Responsibilities
- Interpret chest radiographs, CT, MRI, and fluoroscopic exams with cardiothoracic expertise.
- Provide timely, accurate reports and communicate critical findings directly to ordering providers.
- Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards, peer review, and quality management activities.
- Support resident and technologist education, pre-procedure lab review, and study protocoling.
- Maintain complete, current clinical records in accordance with VA regulations.
Compensation
- $325,000–$390,000 base salary
- Annual performance bonuses
- Regular salary increase
- Sign-on bonus approved
Benefits
- 50–55 days of paid time off yearly (26 annual leave + 13 sick leave + 11 federal holidays + up to 5 CME days)
- Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting)
- 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care options—many portable into retirement
- Free malpractice coverage with tail included
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) available for eligible candidates
- Up to $1,000/year reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians for CME support
Qualifications
- Required: U.S. citizenship (non-citizens considered only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy)
- Required: MD or DO from a VA-approved school
- Required: Current, full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
- Required: Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency (VA Secretary–approved)
- Preferred: Board Certified or eligible in Diagnostic Radiology
- Preferred: Significant cardiothoracic imaging experience or recent Cardiothoracic Imaging fellowship
- Preferred: Ability to interpret multi-specialty examinations, radiographs, and perform fluoroscopy
- Preferred: Experience teaching residents/fellows
Cardiothoracic Radiologist in Tucson at Veterans Health Administration
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