Physician - Hybrid Diagnostic Radiologist (Recruitment/Relocation Authorized)
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut-off dates are on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
Key Responsibilities
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation: Authorized for highly qualified candidates. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date.
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 complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact 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.
Our hospital provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, physical therapy and rehabilitation, spinal cord injury treatment, and more. Located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, the city of Augusta, GA lies on the Savannah River, which supports its diverse economic endeavors as well as vast recreation options. It is located within close proximity to many major southern destinations including Atlanta, Columbia, and Charlotte.
Duties for Physician (Radiologist): Incumbent will be required to maintain a workload. This will include successful interpretation, implementation and dictation of imaging exams, with learners present in many occasions.
The physician(radiologist) provides professional guidance for all necessary diagnostic radiology services to include general nuclear medicine and PET/CT as well as general applications of MRI, CT, plain films, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy utilizing oral and IV contrast technique. Other skills required include all areas of plain film radiography, vascular, and general ultrasound.
Desirable skills include breast imaging, neuroradiology and musculoskeletal applications of CT and MRI. The incumbent provides reading, interpretation and submission of radiology reports in PACS as required by the VA. Teaching skills are expected as we participate actively in the education if the radiology residents from Augusta University(AU). The incumbent will also be expected to pursue a clinical appointment at AU, our affiliate institution.
the incumbent may participate in AU multidisciplinary academic radiology case conferences, didactic radiology resident curriculum preparation and presentation as well as direct radiology resident teaching, evaluation and supervision Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.
Requirements & 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. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $ – $ /yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Other security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on .
How many openings are available?
There are 2 openings for this position.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
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