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 December 31st, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 13th, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
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 Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Work Schedule: Full-Time, 0800-1630 at the discretion of Supervisor Telework: Reg Teleworks 3+ Days Per Pay Period 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 The incumbent is a clinical physician who provides General Diagnostic Radiology services.
The work to be performed is in the Imaging service of VANCHCS. The incumbent agrees to perform on behalf of the Government, the duties of a Diagnostic Radiologist in accordance with all laws and regulations in effect upon the execution of his\her employment, and as they may be periodically amended.
Diagnostic and Nuclear Medicine imaging interpretations and examinations - Approximately 80% Interprets and performs a broad range of diagnostic imaging procedures to meet scheduled and emergency care needs. Provides services for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department patients at VA treatment facilities and branch clinics. Directs supporting employees during imaging procedures. Incumbent may refer patients to other staff physicians for continued care.
Incumbent is responsible for the quality and timely completion of reports for interpreted or performed procedures. interprets diagnostic studies requested by medical staff and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Incumbent is responsible for the quality of diagnostic examinations performed by the Imaging Section.
Specialized imaging and interventional procedures - Approximately 10% Incumbent performs diagnostic fluoroscopy, radiography, vascular and nonvascular sonography, CT, and MRI. May assist with or perform image-guided interventional procedures. Administrative, educational, and quality assurance duties - Approximately 10% Maintain workload and statistical records. Participate in assigned clinical staff boards, meetings, and committees.
Contribute to medical education programs for trainees. Participate in the department's Quality Assurance Program. Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. 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.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $315000 – $400000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-12-31.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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