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.
Leavenworth applicants only: Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years).
For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE: AUTHORIZED Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact the EDRP Coordinator 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 The Radiologist position operates within the Eastern Kansas Health Care System (EKHCS), including the Colmery-O'Neil VAMC and/or the Dwight D.
Eisenhower VAMC. The incumbent provides a full spectrum of image interpretation, image-guided procedures, and patient care services within the specialty of Diagnostic Radiology, and may also possess additional subspecialty expertise.
In addition to clinical practice, duties include participation in quality assurance and performance improvement, oversight of technical quality, education of staff and trainees, committee assignments, support of telehealth and remote workflows as applicable, and other activities that support clinical operations and the mission, values, and goals of the VA and the Medical Center.
Radiologists may provide consultation or interpretation via telehealth platforms as needed, in accordance with VA policies and applicable licensure requirements. The incumbent maintains required licensure and board certification as per VA policy, and supports credentialing and privileging processes. Provide expertise and support in all facets of diagnostic radiology and patient care.
Interpret imaging exams, integrating relevant comparisons and correlating clinical information from CPRS. Provide timely reports containing pertinent findings and measurements, descriptions of normal and abnormal structures, differential diagnoses, recommendations, and impressions. Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm
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.
Jeffrey.Richter5@va.gov · 9137319960
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $350000 – $400000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-10.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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