Physician (Radiologist) w/Recruitment-Relocation Incentive-EDRP

Summary

The West (VISN 17) HSA 4.3 Team is inviting qualified Radiologist(s) to express interest in employment opportunities within the VA Health Care Systems in the West Texas region. This is an open continuous announcement; applications are reviewed weekly or as requested by management at the specified location. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive and EDRP may be authorized for designated facilities.

Qualifications

• United States citizenship (non‑citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from a VA‑approved school
• Full, unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Residency training completed in an ACGME or AOA‑accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification, or one of the approved alternative pathways (post‑graduate internship plus two years independent practice; or non‑U.S. residency plus three years verified independent practice)
• Exceptions may be granted for residents, Physician Resident Providers (PRPs), surgery residents in gap years, or rare cases approved by the VISN Director
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Board certified or board eligible in Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (ABR or equivalent)
• 3–5 years of recent comprehensive experience in general radiology
• Proficiency in interpreting CT, MRI, ultrasound, plain radiography, fluoroscopy, and cross‑sectional imaging
• Experience working in multidisciplinary clinical environments and collaborating with medical/surgical specialties
• Demonstrated participation in quality‑improvement initiatives, peer review, protocol development, or resident/trainee education
• Familiarity with PACS/RIS systems and current radiology informatics practices

Duties

• Provide interpretive and patient‑care services as a Staff Radiologist or Clinical Diagnostic Radiologist
• Administrative leadership: attend staff meetings, serve on section/service or facility committees/boards, act as Peer Reviewer for the Protected Peer Review Committee, communicate effectively with staff and leadership, serve as Section Chief when the Service Chief is on leave
• Human Resources: maintain VA training requirements, complete documentation and credentialing for privileging and re‑privileging
• Clinical management: adhere to CPRS documentation rules, protect PHI, facilitate clinic staff productivity, meet national productivity goals, and participate in patient‑safety initiatives and process improvements
• Establish imaging protocols, review imaging requests, manage utilization, ensure appropriate preparation and medication orders, provide technical oversight and feedback to technologists, oversee contrast administration and respond to adverse reactions
• Timely interpretation and communication of imaging results, including report entry into the digital medical record and notification of critical findings
• Maintain privileges and practice in radiology specialty, delivering compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient care across the continuum
• Demonstrate and teach evolving diagnostic imaging concepts, practice within the standard of care, and engage in practice‑based learning and improvement
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and the health‑care team
• Uphold professionalism, continuous development, ethical practice, cultural sensitivity, and a responsible attitude toward patients and the profession
• Apply systems‑based practice knowledge to improve health‑care delivery
• Additional duties may vary by selected facility

Physical Requirements

The work is primarily sedentary. Some tasks may require movement between offices, hospitals, or warehouses for meetings and work activities, as well as walking/standing for conferences away from the work site. The incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 lb.

Work Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; rotating schedule or may vary.

Benefits

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (sign‑on bonus) may be authorized at specific locations
• Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) may be authorized at specific facilities
• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, plus up to 5 days for CME)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5 % VA contributions
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care; many plans portable into retirement
• CME reimbursement up to $1,000 per year (full‑time with board certification)
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Pay

Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.