Advance Your Career Serving Veterans: Radiologist Opportunities in Central Texas

Department of Veterans Affairs; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System as a Radiologist, providing high-quality care to veterans in a supportive environment. This full-time position focuses on Nuclear Medicine or Breast Imaging, offering flexibility in responsibilities and a rewarding benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement plans, and competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Incentives

Generous Paid Time Off (50-55 days/year)

Traditional federal pension

Federal health/vision/dental/life insurance

CME reimbursement up to $1,000/year

Malpractice Coverage

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology required.
• Fellowship training and MQSA certification for Breast Imaging.
• Experience in Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting breast imaging studies and conducting biopsies.
• Performing nuclear medicine examinations and administering therapies.
• Contributing to general radiology workload and quality assurance.

Skills

Diagnostic Radiology

Nuclear Medicine

Breast Imaging

Education

Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology

Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) certification

Fellowship in Breast Imaging

Nuclear Medicine experience

Tools

Hologic mammographic equipment

Job description

Advance Your Career Serving Veterans: Radiologist Opportunities in Central Texas

The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) is seeking passionate and skilled radiologists to join our dynamic Diagnostic Imaging Service. We're looking for dedicated individuals to fill full-time staff positions specializing in eitherNuclear MedicineorBreast Imaging. If you're seeking a rewarding career where you can provide exceptional care to our nation's veterans while contributing to a supportive and collaborative team, we encourage you to apply.

A Role Where Expertise Meets Flexibility:

Successful candidates will dedicate up to 50% of their time to their chosen subspecialty, while contributing to the general radiology workload. This unique blend provides an opportunity to hone your specialized skills while maintaining a broad range of diagnostic expertise. Adaptability is key, as daily duties will flex to meet the evolving needs of our department.

Breast Imaging Radiologist: Focused on Excellence in Women's Health

As a Breast Imaging Radiologist, you'll play a vital role in early detection and diagnosis. Your responsibilities will include:

• Interpreting a full spectrum of breast imaging studies, including screening and diagnostic 2D/3D mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI.
• Performing interventional breast biopsy procedures, including ultrasound and stereotactic needle biopsies and wire localizations.
• Utilizing state-of-the-art Hologic mammographic equipment, including 3D tomosynthesis and stereotactic breast biopsy systems, and advanced ultrasound technology.
• Collaborating on quality assurance, pre-screening high-risk examinations, and consulting with our interdisciplinary breast tumor board.
• Maintaining compliance with Joint Commission, ACR, and MQSA standards.
• Contributing to the general radiology workload through interpreting studies such as fluoroscopy, radiography, ultrasound, MRI, and CT scans.

Nuclear Medicine Radiologist: Expanding Diagnostic and Therapeutic Capabilities

As a Nuclear Medicine Radiologist, you'll be instrumental in providing a wide array of diagnostic and therapeutic services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Interpreting and supervising a wide spectrum of nuclear medicine examinations, including general Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT exams.
• Performing core nuclear medicine procedures, including brain, cardiac, thyroid, parathyroid, pulmonary ventilation and perfusion, GI tract, hepatobiliary, renal, bone and joint, bone marrow, tumor and inflammatory, tagged RBC, and tagged WBC imaging.
• Administering Iodine 131 therapy and treatments for diffuse bony metastases.
• Interpreting PET/CT scans, including general FDG whole body PET/CT, neuro FDG PET, cardiac FDG PET, FDG PET for infection, NaF18 bone PET, F-18 Flucyclovine PET, and Ga88 Dotatate PET.
• Participating in quality assurance, pre-screening high-risk examinations, and consulting on interdisciplinary tumor boards.
• Contributing to the general radiology workload through interpreting studies such as fluoroscopy, radiography, ultrasound, MRI, and CT scans.

Shared Responsibilities for Both Positions:

Both positions share essential responsibilities, including:

• Consulting with referring clinical services.
• Supervising the administration of medications and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Supervising and directing the activities of residents, technologists, and nurses.
• Participating in quality assurance and process improvement activities.

Rewarding Benefits Package:

CTVHCS offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being, including:

• Competitive Salary & Incentives:Base pay, market pay, annual performance bonus, and potential recruitment/relocation incentive (sign-on bonus).
• Generous Paid Time Off:50-55 days of paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and potential CME leave).
• Retirement Security:Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Comprehensive Insurance:Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many programs can be carried into retirement).
• Licensure & CME:One full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory; potential $1,000 per year CME reimbursement.
• Malpractice Coverage:Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Work-Life Balance:No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Work Schedule:

• Typically Monday-Friday, 0800-1630
• Rotating On-Call Responsibilities (The teleradiology service provides evening, overnight, and weekend coverage. Staff radiologists are on call for back up).

Preferred Experience:

• Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology
• For Breast Imaging:Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) certification and a Breast Imaging (or other type) Fellowship.
• For Nuclear Medicine:Nuclear Medicine experience, including General Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT.
• Experience with CT, MRI, Diagnostic Ultrasound, GI/GU fluoroscopy, and general radiological X-ray examination.

Temple, Texas: Your Ideal Home

Located just 45 minutes north of Austin, Temple offers a vibrant community with a friendly atmosphere. Enjoy the charm of small-town living with easy access to big-city amenities. Temple boasts scenic parks and trails, a family-friendly environment, and unique neighborhoods filled with Texas charm.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are a dedicated radiologist seeking a fulfilling career serving our nation's veterans, we encourage you to apply.

Please contact Corina Sanchez, Physician & Provider Recruiter, [e-mail] any questions.