Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Education Debt Reduction Program

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologist to provide imaging interpretation, image-guided procedures, and patient care within the Imaging Service. The role requires an MD or equivalent, current U.S.

medical license, and board eligibility or certification in Diagnostic Radiology. The position supports academic affiliations as feasible, contributes to quality assurance, and participates in clinical meetings and teaching activities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Board certification or eligibility in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and support in Diagnostic Radiology and patient care.
• Review exam requests for appropriateness and prescribe imaging protocols.
• Oversee image quality and coordinate with technologists and other staff.
• Participate in quality assurance, education, and committee activities.
• Report imaging findings with clear impressions and recommendations.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval – award amount (up to $200,000) & 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 ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position – you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• 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 one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current – full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State – Territory – or Commonwealth of the United States – or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training – approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education – the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) – in the list published for the year the residency – or fellowship if applicable – was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship – first year of residency – or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) – which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. – not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• Rather – they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally – surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances – the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer – who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience – accomplishments – performance – and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Additional Requirement: Board certified or eligible in Diagnostic Radiology
• Preferred Experience: Diagnostic Radiologist experience
• Interpretation of MRI (Musculoskeletal or Neurology) – Mammography experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position
• A physical examination prior to placement is required
• This is a designated drug testing position
• After appointment – you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
• Requires lifting 15-44 pounds
• pushing (approx 2 hours)
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers and both hands
• walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
• Hearing aid is permitted.

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCMENT and will remain open until August 31st 2026
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be July 7th 2026 – with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks
• Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday – Flexible Tour/Compressed Schedule Offered
• 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
• The diagnostic radiologist provides a spectrum of image interpretation – image-guided procedures and patient care services within the specialty of Diagnostic Radiology – and may also possess additional subspecialty expertise
• In addition to the clinical practice of general diagnostic radiology – other duties include contributions to quality assurance and performance improvement – oversight of technical quality – education of staff and trainees – committee assignments and other activities that support clinical operations and the mission – values and goals of the VA and the Medical Center
• Major duties include – but are not limited to: Provide expertise and support in various facets of Diagnostic Radiology and patient care
• Review exam requests for appropriateness
• Prescribe exam protocols and modify as needed for specific clinical indications
• Provide oversight of technical image quality with feedback to technologists
• Provide clinical oversight of medication administration – including contrast – preps and other medications relevant to the Imaging Service
• Provide oversight and serve as resource for infection control practices – radiation and MRI safety
• Participate in various aspects of quality assurance such as peer review – protocol review – appropriateness criteria and performance improvement
• Interpret imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in CPRS
• Generate reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements – a description of normal and abnormal structures – discussion of differential diagnoses – recommendations and impression
• Support patient care services with reports timely to the care being delivered with the method of communication appropriate to the level of clinical importance or acuity
• Consult with providers on various aspects of imaging such as exam selection – review of results and other support functions
• Participate in clinical conferences
• Interact with patients to obtain relevant clinical history and physical exam findings within the scope of radiology practice – provide education to patients and support – obtain informed consent – issue disclosures when appropriate – document in CPRS – enter orders in CPRS – and other aspects of physician practice
• Participate in the coordination of patient care: Contact clinical providers as relevant to assure effective patient care – discuss evaluation – management – follow-up and other aspects of coordinated – patient-centered care
• Make timely and definitive notification of time-sensitive results and/or results that have major clinical significance
• Integrate resources to provide current – optimal care: consult colleagues – research literature – maintain continuing education and other sources of current practice
• Participate in Imaging and general medical staff meetings – committee assignments – compliance and other components of an organized medical staff
• Support academic affiliations in technologist – radiologic assistant – medical student – resident and other teaching programs that involve the Imaging Service
• Provide clinical experience – cognitive development – and other aspects of effective teaching
• Research is not required
• Research is encouraged by the VA and supported as feasible to allow the opportunity for study design – data collection – analysis – publication and other aspects of research.