Physician (Radiologist)

Veterans Health Administration; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 340,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr., VAMC in Memphis, TN is recruiting for a Radiologist Physician to serve as a full-time Radiology physician.

The position reports to the Chief of Radiology and aims to deliver state-of-the-art care while meeting compliance standards. Board certification by the American Board of Radiology is highly desired. The role includes interpreting imaging studies (CT, MRI, US, radiographs), supervising radiology services, and potential academic appointments with UT Health

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree from LCME/COCA-accredited school.
• Licensure to practice medicine in the US required.
• ABR board certification highly desired and preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general specialized diagnostic radiology services to VAMC Memphis patients.
• Interpret radiology studies including X-ray, CT, ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine with report generation.
• Supervise radiology staff and services; participate in research and committees as needed.
• Share in call duties and potential clinical director responsibilities.

Skills

Board Certification

Education

MD degree

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr., VAMC in Memphis, TN is recruiting for a Radiologist Physician to serve as a full-time Radiology physician. The position is accountable to the Chief of Radiology, for assuring the most effective delivery of state-of-the-art care by meeting or exceeding compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

This is a combined physician appointment for the Radiology Service of the VAMC Memphis as well as a potential clinical academic appointment in the Department of Radiology the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Board certification by the American Board of Radiology is highly desired and will be given preference. General duties include, but are not limited to: Provide general specialized diagnostic radiology services to the patients of VAMC Memphis.

These diagnostic services include patient assessment and diagnosis prior to performance of any diagnostic test or therapy, including assisting/intervening with the referring physician for the proper test/treatment selection and protocol. Radiology scan interpretation and report generation, using voice recognition software, including interpretation of general diagnostic radiographs, CT, US, MRI, nuclear medicine exams and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Administration/supervision of all drugs as needed for the performance and interpretation of imaging examinations. Supervision of technical aspects of all aspects of radiology practiced at VAMC Memphis.

Performance of additional duties in such a manner as to comply with all requirements of VAMC Medical Staff bylaws, including participation in VAMC Memphis hospital or service committees, commensurate with a staff physician of VAMC Memphis and as required by the Chief of Radiology. Physicians are encouraged to participate in research activities. Share in call responsibilities as assigned. Willing to serve as clinical director of a section of radiology.

Drafts protocols and procedures. Any other duties as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30AM - 4:00PM

Requirements & Education

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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $340000 – $400000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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