Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

This opportunity is available within the Defense Health Agency at the Army Medical Center Madigan, specifically in the Department of Radiology, situated in Tacoma, Washington. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation, and a recruitment incentive may be offered.

For candidates who are entering Federal service for the first time, there may be room for salary negotiation. Additionally, prior non-Federal work experience could be considered for leave accrual purposes.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, located near Tacoma, Washington, encompasses its clinics and dental facilities at Fort Lewis. Madigan AMC is recognized as one of only three Level Two trauma centers within the U.S. Medical Command.

Tacoma is a vibrant city with a population of 200,000, positioned between Seattle and Olympia, the state capital. The area combines the benefits of larger urban centers with a welcoming community atmosphere. Attractions such as world-class museums, hotels, and theaters draw many visitors to downtown Tacoma, while the natural beauty of Puget Sound and Mount Rainier appeals to outdoor enthusiasts. Notable local attractions include the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Chihuly Bridge of Glass, Emerald Downs Racetrack, Emerald Queen Casino, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Lakewold Gardens, and the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad, showcasing the diverse entertainment options available. The city also boasts excellent educational institutions, parks, festivals, and shopping centers.

Joining the Department of Defense offers numerous advantages, including competitive salary packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayment options, and a retirement plan that includes contributions from the Thrift Savings Plan.

• Diagnostic Imaging: Conduct and interpret a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging studies, perform necessary patient assessments, and provide clinical oversight and emergency care for patients undergoing radiologic procedures.
• Specialized Imaging Supervision: Utilize and oversee advanced imaging techniques such as CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, mammography, angiography, and interventional methods to diagnose intricate medical conditions.
• Consultation and Communication: Offer expert radiologic consultations to physicians, relay results to patients and referring providers, engage in multidisciplinary boards (e.g., Tumor Board), and contribute to technical reviews and quality assurance initiatives.
• Education and Mentorship: Instruct radiology residents, medical students, and physicians through daily teaching, lectures, conferences, and board preparation activities; supervise resident work; and lead or mentor research projects within the department.
• Staff Management: Assign and oversee the tasks of subordinate staff, conduct performance evaluations, participate in hiring and disciplinary processes, and identify and support employee training and development needs.
• Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Eligibility: Open to U.S. Citizens. To qualify, candidates must meet the educational and experience criteria outlined below. Experience includes both paid and unpaid roles, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social). All qualifying experience will be credited, including volunteer work. Your resume should clearly detail your relevant experience; if qualifying through education, transcripts will be required as part of your application.

• Degree: A Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from an accredited institution in the U.S. or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by recognized bodies such as the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association or similar organizations. For foreign medical degrees, equivalency to accredited U.S. schools must be demonstrated through permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates or other recognized pathways.
• Licensure: Candidates must hold a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Graduate Training: Following the attainment of a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, candidates must have at least one year of supervised clinical experience, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in an accredited institution.

• Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed accredited residency training in the relevant specialty (Radiology-Diagnostic) and possess equivalent experience and training totaling at least four years. Experience cannot substitute for the required residency training.

If selected for the Physician role, a salary quote will not be provided at the initial job offer stage. The salary determination process will commence after the job offer is accepted, involving the Activity Compensation Panel to establish base pay and market pay, which will be communicated once approved. Compensation for physician roles is based on a tiered scale, influenced by specialty, grade, and location.