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.
Join a dedicated team of 18 radiologists, including 3 other full-time Interventional Radiologists, 6 Interventional Radiology technologists, and 7 Interventional Radiology Registered Nurses. Our modern, fully equipped facility allows for the delivery of complex and life-changing interventions for our Veterans.
Position duties for an interventional radiologist at VA Long Beach include but are not limited to the following: This position consists of at least 50% IR coverage (both inpatient and outpatient) and up to 50% general diagnostic radiology coverage for VA Long Beach. General diagnostic coverage may include general STAT x-rays, general ultrasound, body CT, and body MRI. This position will not be asked to cover Breast Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Neuroradiology, or MSK MRI/CT/ US.
The interventional radiology team performs a large spectrum of image-guided procedures, including Y-90 therapy, prostate artery embolization, vertebral augmentation, and endovascular management of peripheral arterial disease. The IR service is engaged in multidisciplinary discourse at the facility's weekly Vascular conference, Genitourinary tumor board, and Liver/ GI tumor board.
Collaboration with leading specialists in the fields of oncology, hepatology, hepatobiliary surgery, and vascular surgery is highly encouraged. The department has an affiliation with the UC Irvine Radiology residency program, with 2.0 FTE interventional radiology residents/ fellows and after-hours resident call coverage. The position has a faculty appointment at the University of California, Irvine, with teaching opportunities.
Federally funded research opportunities are also available. Additional duties include attending IR staff meetings, participating in peer review/ peer learning, completing all mandatory annual training, and maintaining ACLS/ BLS certification. Call Coverage: 1:4 weeks, complemented by resident call support. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date.
Approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for the incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.
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: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm - 40 hours per week.
Alternative/atypical tours of duty may be considered for the right candidate.
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.
Keri.Shoemaker@va.gov · (512) 608-1491
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 2027-02-05.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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