Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist

Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Base Pay Range

$350,000.00 – $400,000.00 per year

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. To qualify, you must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your 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 application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

• 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 from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or District of Columbia
• Residency Training : Completed residency approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• Residency options : (a) ACGME-accredited; (b) AOA-accredited; or (c) Other non‑US residency followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee
• Residents currently enrolled in an ACGME or AOA accredited residency program who meet the basic requirements may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis; they are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged but have a scope of practice that allows certain restricted duties under supervision
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience :
• Proficient in Body Imaging (including prostate MR and prostate PET)
• Proficient in Vascular Imaging (CT and MR angiography, including runoff studies preferred)
• Proficient in Thoracic Imaging – specifically lung cancer screening and oncologic imaging
• Board Certified or board‑eligible in Radiology. More information on this qualification standard can be found at https : / / www.va.gov / ohrm / QualificationStandards /
• Physical Requirements :
• Moderate lifting – 15–44 pounds
• Moderate carrying – 15–44 pounds
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Both hands required
• Walking – 6 hrs
• Standing – 6 hrs
• Repeated bending – 2–4 hrs
• Both eyes required
• Depth perception
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Ability to distinguish shades of colors
• Hearing (aid permitted)
• Mental / Emotional Stability
• Ability to perform privileges – Independently perform physical exam
• Cognitive Stability

Duties

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