Physician-Remote Diagnostic Radiologist (Recruitment/Relocation Authorized)

Physician-Remote Diagnostic Radiologist (Recruitment/Relocation Authorized)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until 09/30/2027. 100% Remote: Within or outside local commuting area of the parent station.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer.

The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program 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 review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact View email address on click.appcast.io,, 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 Radiologist provides diagnostic and consultative radiologic services to eligible Veteran patients within the Veterans Health Administration.

Work includes interpretation of imaging studies, performance of image-guided procedures, and clinical consultation to referring providers.

Typical Duties - Performs diagnostic imaging procedures across assigned modalities (such as radiography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy) in accordance with clinical privileges, ensuring adherence to VHA quality and safety standards - Provides accurate and timely interpretation of imaging studies and generates complete, compliant reports that support effective patient care and clinical decision-making.

- Obtain and maintain a clinical faculty appointment with Augusta University (AU), the facility's academic affiliate. Responsibilities associated with this appointment may include participation in multidisciplinary academic radiology conferences, contribution to the development and delivery of didactic curriculum content, and direct teaching, supervision, and evaluation of radiology residents.

- Provides on-call, after-hours, or backup coverage as assigned to ensure continuous access to radiology services. - Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities, including peer review, protocol development, and compliance initiatives required by Radiology Service. - Ensure proper utilization of imaging equipment and compliance with established radiation safety, MRI safety, and contrast administration protocols.

- Communicates significant, unexpected, or critical results in accordance with VHA policies to promote continuity and safety of care. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, 8:00am-4:30pm, 9:00am - 5:30pm, 10:00am - 6:30pm Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.

Requirements & Education

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $350000 - $400000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

Yes, this position is fully remote.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-09-30.

How many openings are available?

There are 4 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.