Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic)

Veterans Health Administration•Gainesville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System's Diagnostic Imaging Service is seeking a well-rounded general diagnostic radiologist with subspecialty expertise in one or more of the following areas: body imaging, cardiothoracic imaging, PET/CT and nuclear medicine, or neuroradiology. This is an onsite position located in Gainesville, Florida. Regular telework is authorized for one to two days per pay period. Duties This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made. 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. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards . Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more . EDRP Authorized: Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns

Requirements

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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/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.
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 one of the schools 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, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

Fellowship training in cardiothoracic imaging, neuroradiology, or nuclear medicine is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform general diagnostic radiology services, including radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, and MRI.
Interpret PET/CT and general nuclear medicine examinations.
Present at and participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and clinical conferences.
Teach and supervise residents and fellows.
Provide radiology consultations to referring clinical services.
Supervise the administration of medications, including contrast agents, by technologists and/or nursing staff.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment)
Competitive salary
Annual performance bonus
Regular salary increases
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)
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) for CME