The Salt Lake City Utah VA is currently recruiting for a Physician - Diagnostic Radiology.
This position is eligible for Remote work and is exempt from return to office requirements. Selectees will work 100% of the time in a non-VA owned space outside or inside of the local commuting area of parent station. The employee's workspace must be suitable for conducting business, remote employees are expected to provide a secure, distraction-free home-based worksite with reliable high speed internet connectivity.
The employee will be required to travel to the closest VA Medical Center or VA Outpatient Clinic for issuance of equipment, and as needed for technical support. Selectees will be required to self-certify that their remote workplace meets all safety, privacy, and internet speed requirements. Remote exempted positions are reviewed annually and do not imply permanent remote work status. General Radiologist - Functions and Scope of Assigned Duties: 1.
Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation Interpret and report a broad spectrum of diagnostic radiologic exams, including but not limited to: Plain films (X-rays) Computed Tomography (CT) scans Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Ultrasound Mammography Fluoroscopy procedures Correlate clinical history with imaging findings and provide timely, accurate dictated or written reports. 2.
Consultative Services Act as a consultant to referring physicians, answering questions about appropriate imaging, exam protocols, and interpretation of findings. Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences (e.g., tumor board, morbidity, and mortality meetings) as assigned. 3. Supervision and Education Supervise technologists and other imaging staff in the conduct of imaging procedures.
Provide education and guidance to medical students, residents, and other trainees where applicable. Participate in quality assurance/improvement activities. 4. Patient Safety and Quality Assurance Ensure adherence to radiation safety and infection control measures for patients and staff. Participate in peer review, clinical performance improvement, and quality management activities. 5.
Administrative Duties Document in the electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner. Participate in department meetings and committees as required. Assist with protocol development, policy updates, and process improvement. 6. Continuing Education Maintain board certification and participate in continuing medical education as required by the facility and credentialing bodies.
Additional Duties May Include: Coverage of other imaging modalities (e.g., nuclear medicine) if appropriately trained and credentialed. Coverage for NTP teleradiology delayed reading after hours. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be authorized to highly qualified applicant.
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 Work Schedule: To be determined - Typically Monday through Friday 8am to 430pm (with rotating on call)
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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
OR Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. OR For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
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This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $375000 – $400000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-08-31.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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