Physician - Interventional Radiologist

About the Role

The selected applicant will have clinical, administrative, and teaching responsibilities. The candidate must be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Radiology and have specialty training in Vascular & Interventional Radiology. The position requires instruction and supervision of radiology residents, an Interventional Radiology fellow, and angiography technologists. Research interest or experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a specialist in interventional radiology and special procedures, including interpreting and performing angiography, vascular evaluations with intervention, and specialty studies.
• Perform diagnostic radiology duties, interpreting vascular imaging such as CT and MR angiograms.
• Conduct a spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic invasive image‑guided procedures.
• Contribute to quality assurance and performance improvement, oversee technical quality, and educate staff and trainees.
• Participate in committee assignments and other activities that support clinical operations and the VA’s mission, values, and goals.
• Primary responsibility for interventional radiology procedures, including:
  • Peripheral vascular interventions (angioplasty, stent placements, thrombolysis)
  • Embolization procedures (GI bleed, prostatic arteries, gastric varices, chemoembolization)
  • Renal procedures (nephrostomy, dialysis‑related interventions)
  • CT/US‑guided procedures (biopsies, drainages, aspirations)
  • Spine interventions (pain‑management ESI, vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty, lumbar puncture, myelograms)
  • Intercostal nerve blocks
  • Biliary procedures
  • TIPS procedure
  • Endovascular aortic repair
  • Radiofrequency ablations of kidney, liver, and lung tumors
• Review IR orders for appropriateness and feasibility, manage pre‑procedure preparation, perform image‑guided procedures, provide post‑procedure care, and document in CPRS.
• Coordinate care within the IR team, with other staff in the medical center, and occasionally with external providers.
• Consultative role: review patient charts and imaging records, assess patients, and integrate imaging findings into overall patient management.

Requirements

• United States citizenship (non‑citizens may be appointed only when recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible, per VA policy).
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year of graduation.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification (ACGME or AOA accredited).
• One of the following pathways:
  • Accredited residency/fellowship as listed by ACGME or AOA.
  • One year of post‑medical‑school training (internship or transitional year) followed by two years of independent practice under a full license.
  • Non‑U.S. residency training plus a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (U.S. fellowships count toward this requirement).
• Exceptions may be granted for residents appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) or for surgery residents in gap years, subject to specific VA approvals.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Physical requirement: a TB test.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Radiology.
• Specialty training in Vascular & Interventional Radiology.
• Experience in instruction and supervision of radiology residents, interventional radiology fellows, and angiography technologists.
• Research interest or experience (preferred).
• Applicants pending completion of training or licensing may be referred but cannot be hired until all requirements are met.

Benefits

• VA total rewards package.
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Not Authorized.
• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, plus up to 5 days paid CME absence).
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5 % employer contributions.
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care (many can be carried into retirement).
• Licensure: One full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
• CME reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per year (full‑time with board certification required).
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Pay

Competitive salary with an annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.

Schedule

8:15 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.