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Musculoskeletal Radiologist opportunity in Phoenix! $200,000 Student Loan Repayment, 55 Days PTO, Outstanding VA Benefits, and Much More!

Phoenix VA Radiology Service is seeking a Board-Certified Musculoskeletal Radiologist with a combination of General Radiology (No Mammo required) skill set. New Fellows and 2025 Graduates are encouraged to apply!

The Radiology Service at the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona provides Radiology subspecialty services, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services to Veterans across central Arizona. The Radiology Service is one of the largest clinical departments at PVAHCS with over 130 employees in 9 specialty divisions, including: Staff Radiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology Services, CT Services, Nuclear Medicine Services, Ultrasound Services, Breast Imaging Services, Diagnostic Radiology, MRI Services, and Clerical Services. Each of these divisions has its own special procedures and systems for patient flow and scheduling, quality monitoring and maintenance, and compliance with standards and regulations. Currently, we have 24 radiologists in the Phoenix Radiology department, providing subspecialty and general radiology coverage.           

You must be ABR-certified (or ABR-eligible) with additional fellowship training in Musculoskeletal imaging being preferred. You must be able to perform joint injections, arthrograms, joint aspirations. You must be experienced and competent in clinical radiology, with a good understanding of how the various subspecialists function and the kinds of services they provide. You will be expected to maintain a valid medical license in at least one state, and to maintain all certifications required for performance of clinical duties and maintenance of the core privileges including BLS certification. Opportunity entails splitting time between MSK radiology and general radiology, typically leaning 60% towards MSK. 

You will have the opportunity to be involved in the education of the radiology residents, medical and other health care trainees including students, resident physicians, and fellows. You will also have the opportunity to present various conferences including but not limited to didactics, tumor boards, peer learning and other specialty specific conferences. It is not a requirement, but radiologists may be involved in research projects that they wish to develop.

Work will be performed at the Phoenix VA Health Care System Medical Center, 650 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, 32nd St VA clinic (400N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85008) or at other worksites, as determined by the Department Chief.

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay: Competitive salary (up to $400,000 annually) + annual performance bonus + regular salary increases.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): a student loan payment reimbursement program up to $200,000*

Sign-in Bonus: May be available for highly qualified candidates.

Paid-Time Off: 50 - 55 days of annual paid-time offer 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).

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement.

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting.

Employment Requirements:

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory. Must maintain a current, full, active, and unrestricted license.

U.S. Citizenship required: non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please e-mail your CV to Timothy A. Bernau at timothy.bernau@va.gov or call 623-920-1304!

*Education Debt Reduction Program (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. 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 complete review of the EDRP application. Former participants are ineligible to apply for the EDRP incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions or assistance.

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