Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic)-GP-0602-14

Job Description

Job Description

US Citizenship and Residency Completion Required for Application

This role is situated at the Director for Clinical Support, Department of Radiology, within a prominent military medical center. The work environment is based in a hospital office setting. The radiology department operates as a specialized academic practice that includes a Graduate Medical Education (GME) program. The standard workday includes occasional evening shifts, morning readout sessions with residents, and on-call duties during nights and weekends, with weekend on-call responsibilities approximately 3-4 times a year.

This military medical center, previously known as the National Naval Medical Center and often referred to as Bethesda Naval Hospital, is located in Bethesda, Maryland. It stands as one of the largest and most significant military healthcare facilities in the United States, having provided medical services to several U.S. presidents since its establishment in 1940.

In 2011, the Walter Reed Army Medical Center merged with the National Naval Medical Center to create the tri-service Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Working with the Department of Defense offers numerous advantages, including competitive salary packages, paid leave, healthcare benefits, student loan repayment options, and a retirement plan featuring a Thrift Savings Plan with employer matching contributions.

It is important to note that federal civilian healthcare providers are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while performing their duties, thus medical malpractice liability insurance is not required.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation.

Key Duties:

• Interpret diagnostic imaging examinations, including MRI, CT, Ultrasound, plain film, fluoroscopy, mammography, and nuclear scintigraphy.

• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to guide and support clinical care plans.

• Review incoming studies for patients transferred from other facilities to verify diagnostic accuracy.

• Train radiology staff on techniques, positioning, and imaging projections.

• Lead the development of imaging service protocols to meet best practice standards.

• Establish standard clinical practices and introduce new techniques, methods, and research protocols to address imaging challenges.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Eligibility: US Citizens

To qualify, candidates must fulfill the educational and experiential criteria outlined below. Experience encompasses both paid and unpaid roles, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social). All relevant experience, including volunteer work, will be credited. Your resume should clearly detail your pertinent experience; if qualifying through education, transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information regarding transcripts is available in this document.

Basic Requirements for Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic):

Degree: A Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from an accredited institution in the United States or Canada. This degree must be recognized by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association, the Association of American Medical Colleges, the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, or another accrediting body acknowledged by the U.S. Department of Education at the time of attainment. A foreign medical degree must demonstrate educational equivalency to accredited U.S. institutions, validated by permanent certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the U.S. and graduate education abroad, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.

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, the Commonwealth of 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 completed 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 hospital or institution.

In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must also meet the following qualifications:

Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed the necessary accredited residency training in the relevant specialty (Diagnostic Radiology) for a minimum of four years. Experience cannot substitute for the required residency training for this specialty.

Salary information will not be disclosed at the time of the initial job offer. The salary determination process begins after the initial offer is accepted, involving the Activity Compensation Panel, which will assess base pay and market pay to establish your starting salary, which will be communicated once approved.

Physician salaries are based on a tiered scale, influenced by specialty, grade, and location. This announcement may be utilized to fill positions across the following tiers:

• Tier 2: $223,077 - $400,000

Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a fellowship. Board certification or eligibility - Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology (DABR).

Refer to the Qualifications section for educational requirements.

Foreign Education: If you are utilizing education from foreign institutions to meet qualification standards, you must provide evidence that your educational credentials have been evaluated by a recognized organization specializing in the assessment of foreign education programs, confirming that your education is equivalent to that obtained in an accredited U.S. program; or that full credit has been awarded for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.