Physician (Interventional Radiology)

Interventional Radiologist

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 18, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be July 1, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Position duties for an interventional radiologist at VA Phoenix include but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in supervision of on-board personnel, evaluation of prospective new hires, oversee compliance with all applicable regulations/accreditation, and address patient complaints.
• Participate in the random peer-review process of other physicians within the department.
• Respond to issues, inquiries and investigations from Congress, the White House, VA Central Office, and national investigative bodies.
• Participate as a member of a variety of Radiology Service and PVAHCS-wide committees, including for systems redesign and quality improvement projects.
• Provide direct patient care in his/her specialty area 100% of the time. This responsibility will include:
• Providing the full spectrum of interventional radiology procedures
• Evaluating and prioritizing interventional radiology orders and consults
• Ordering and evaluating appropriate laboratory studies
• Performing inpatient consults
• Evaluating outpatients in the interventional radiology clinic
• Timely and accurate reporting of a variety of complex cross sectional CT vascular imaging
• Notifying providers of critical imaging results
• Attending intrafacility multidisciplinary conferences
• Ensure all patient data (radiology reports, requests for laboratory studies, etc.) is entered into the patient's chart electronically including appropriate CPT codes and diagnosis.
• May function part-time as a Radiology-Educator for medical and other health care trainees including students, resident physicians and fellows as part of his/her duties as a member of the department. He/she may present formal educational material from time to time in various venues such as Grand Rounds, etc. The incumbent will also demonstrate appropriate professional behavior and correct procedures for maintaining records, evaluating and monitoring personnel, and other administrative functions.
• May be expected to mentor junior faculty, fellows, and others on research projects that they wish to develop.
• Other duties as assigned.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

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-$2,500 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

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (or other 8 hour tour as agreed upon with the Chief of Radiology). Compressed work schedule available. Rotate Night and Evening coverage and weekend call.