Physician - Chief of Imaging Service

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. 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) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

**This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 25th, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 22nd, 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm 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 Major duties include, but are not limited to: The incumbent interprets and/or performs a full range of diagnostic radiological procedures onsite. The case load occurs as a result of either scheduled or emergency requirements for care, as directed by the Medical Staff at the facility and its Branch Clinics. Scheduling for these procedures will be through the Inpatient, Outpatient, and Emergency Room sections of the VA treatment facilities. The incumbent directs all supporting employees during the performance of these procedures. The incumbent may refer patients to other staff physicians for continuation of care. The incumbent is fully responsible for the quality and timeliness of reports for the procedures interpreted or performed. The incumbent performs a full range of onsite diagnostic interpretations of the studies produced by the Diagnostic Radiology Section, VACCHCS. The workload is generated by requests for interpretation submitted by the Medical Staff and its CBOCs'. The incumbent has full responsibility for the quality of the diagnostic examinations performed by the Radiology Section. The incumbent performs diagnostic fluoroscopy to include evaluation of the upper and lower GI intestinal systems, a full range of diagnostic plain film radiography, sonography of vascular and nonvascular structures, CT and MRI. Additional services may include assisting or performing imaging guided biopsies or drainage procedures. The incumbent will perform administrative duties which include maintaining statistical records of workload, participating on clinical staff boards and committees, participating in medical education programs for both residents and house staff, as well as participating in the Department's Quality Assurance Program. The incumbent will be responsible for administrative duties which include performance evaluations of employees in the section, approval of leave, approving and signing of time cards, review and prioritization of the requests for patient procedures, maintaining statistical records of workload, participating on clinical staff boards and committees, participating in medical education programs for both residents and house staff, other educational activities as needed, as well as participating in the Department's Quality Assurance Program. Performs other duties as assigned.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.