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Join a dedicated team within the Radiology Service at the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) providing Radiology subspecialty services, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services to Veterans across central Arizona. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until November 18, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be September 1, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st and 15th 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 a Diagnostic Radiologist at VA Phoenix include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides a broad range of image interpretation, image-guided procedures (as applicable), and patient care services within Diagnostic Radiology.
• Contributes to education and training of staff and trainees and participate in committee assignments supporting clinical operations and organizational mission.
• Provide direct patient care in his/her specialty area 90-100% of the time. This responsibility will include:
  • Evaluating and prioritizing radiology orders and consults
  • Ordering and evaluating appropriate laboratory studies
  • Ordering hydration for CT exams
  • Protocoling and approving complex imaging exams
  • Timely and accurate reporting of a variety of complex imaging exams
  • Notifying providers of critical imaging results
• 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.
• Participate in call duties per department policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): EDRP Authorized. This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. 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 complete review of the EDRP application. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more.

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

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, regular telework days 3+ days per pay period