Physician - Interventional Radiologist with EDRP & Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks an interventional radiologist to provide patient care and educational services. This role requires a Doctor of Medicine degree, an unrestricted U.S. medical license, and offers significant benefits including student loan repayment, paid time off, and a sign-on bonus. Ideal candidates will have fellowship or residency experience in interventional radiology and be involved in clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Insurance options

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S.
• Completion of residency training leading to eligibility for board certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretive and patient care services as interventional radiologist.
• Involve in education, clinical care, teaching, research, and administrative duties.
• Ensure focus on safety, quality, and education.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an approved school

Job description

This position offers eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan repayment initiative. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria as per VHA policy and submit their EDRP application within four months of appointment. The program approval, including award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years), is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services after review of the application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet the basic requirements and any additional criteria listed in the job announcement. Pending completion of training or licensing requirements, candidates may be tentatively referred or selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are fulfilled. Current VA-employed physicians who met initial appointment requirements under previous standards are considered to have met the basic requirements.

Basic Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, per VA policy
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an approved school
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S.
• Completion of residency training approved by the VA, leading to eligibility for board certification
• For residents enrolled in accredited programs, appointment as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) is permitted under specific conditions
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred Experience:

• Fellowship or residency in interventional radiology
• Board certification or eligibility in interventional radiology
• Proficiency in multimodality and multi-organ diagnostic radiology
• Experience in teaching and performing IR procedures

Physical Requirements: This role may involve long periods of lifting (15-44 pounds), carrying, walking, standing, and visual and auditory tasks requiring specific capabilities.

Duties

• This is an open continuous announcement until April 18, 2025, or until filled.
• The physician will serve as an interventional radiologist, providing interpretive and patient care services, and may have roles in education and committees.
• Responsibilities include clinical care, teaching, research, and administrative duties, with a focus on safety, quality, and education.
• Additional incentives include a sign-on bonus, student loan repayment, paid time off, retirement benefits, and insurance options.