Physician - Hybrid Diagnostic Radiologist (Recruitment/Relocation Authorized)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days annually

Education Debt Reduction Program

Federal health, vision, dental insurance

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Augusta, GA is seeking a Radiologist to provide diagnostic radiology services and teach residents from Augusta University. Ideal candidates will hold a Doctor of Medicine degree and a current unrestricted medical license, with proficiency in English and residency training in a core specialty.

This role offers comprehensive rewards, paid time off, and engagement in a multidisciplinary academic environment. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have completed residency training.
• Physical and mental ability to perform required functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain workload of imaging exams and reporting.
• Provide diagnostic radiology services.
• Engage in education and teaching of residents.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Residency training in a core specialty

Experience in diagnostic radiology

Teaching skills

Education

Doctor of medicine degree

Current full and unrestricted medical license

Job description

Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut-off dates are on the 1st 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.

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 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME); (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA); or (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and exposes the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
• 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 or fee-basis.
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged.
• Instead, 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.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
• Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others.
• Depending on the essential duties of a specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing or speech may be required.
• In most cases, a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
• VHA Physician Total Rewards.
• Recruitment/Relocation: Authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): 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.
• Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for the program.
• Contact [e-mail] for questions or assistance.
• 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 a possible 5 day paid absence for Continuing Medical Education).
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
• Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. 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.
• Our hospital provides primary care and specialty health services—including mental health services, physical therapy and rehabilitation, spinal cord injury treatment, and more.
• Located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, the city of Augusta, GA lies on the Savannah River, supporting its diverse economic endeavors and abundant recreation options.
• It is located within close proximity to many major southern destinations, including Atlanta, Columbia, and Charlotte.
• Duties for Physician (Radiologist): Incumbent will be required to maintain a workload, including successful interpretation, implementation, and dictation of imaging exams, with learners present on many occasions.
• The radiologist provides professional guidance for all necessary diagnostic radiology services to include general nuclear medicine and PET/CT as well as general applications of MRI, CT, plain films, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy utilizing oral and IV contrast technique.
• Other skills required include all areas of plain film radiography — vascular — and general ultrasound.
• Desirable skills include breast imaging, neuroradiology, and musculoskeletal applications of CT and MRI.
• The incumbent provides reading, interpretation, and submission of radiology reports in PACS as required by the VA.
• Teaching skills are expected as we participate actively in the education of radiology residents from Augusta University (AU).
• The incumbent will also be expected to pursue a clinical appointment at AU—our affiliate institution.
• The incumbent may participate in AU multidisciplinary academic radiology case conferences, didactic radiology resident curriculum preparation and presentation, as well as direct radiology resident teaching, evaluation, and supervision.
• Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am‑4:30 pm.
• Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.