Physician (Radiologist) - Body Imaging/Chest Imaging

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a diagnostic radiologist for their Orlando VA Healthcare System. This role involves interpreting various radiological examinations and providing essential care for veterans.

Qualified candidates will have a Doctor of Medicine degree and an unrestricted medical license. This position includes a competitive salary, paid time off, and opportunities for education debt reduction.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have completed an accredited residency training program.
• Must possess a full and unrestricted medical license.

Responsibilities

• Interpret radiological examinations including CT and MRI.
• Participate in patient care coordination.
• Teach students and residents.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Medical Training

Residency Training

Physical Examination Skills

Imaging Techniques Proficiency

Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine

Current Medical License

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 are 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.

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• 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
• 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) or (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)
• 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
• Their scope of practice allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• Position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs., carrying objects up to 15 lbs., frequent reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, hands, and legs, use of cranes and motor vehicles, walking & standing up to 8 hours, bending and climbing, and able to hear whisper
• The incumbent must be physically, emotionally, and mentally stable to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others

Duties

• This is an open and continuous announcement
• The first cutoff for applicant referral will be February 19, 2026
• Afterward applicants will be referred in the order received
• Once all vacancies are filled this announcement may close without warning prior to the announcement close date listed on announcement
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• The Orlando VA Healthcare System is looking for diagnostic radiologist to fill two vacancies with specialties in Body Imaging and Chest Imaging
• The Orlando VA Healthcare System is seeking a diagnostic radiologist with fellowship training in Neuroradiology, Musculoskeletal or Abdominal Imaging
• The Orlando VA Healthcare System consists of four campuses – the Lake Nona facility (main campus) and three outpatient clinics: Lake Baldwin – Viera and Daytona
• Successful candidate will be hired for the Daytona Beach Outpatient clinic – with a new clinic facility scheduled to open in early 2024. The successful candidate will bring a track record of clinical excellence to complement our existing staff and grow the breadth and depth of our practice for Veterans in the greater Orlando region
• Duties include but are not limited to: Works onsite, not a teleradiology position, works in a Veteran centered dynamic team oriented and collaborative environment, meets VHA defined benchmarks for physician productivity, rotates between campuses
• Interprets general radiology examinations (plain film)
• Performs and interprets diagnostic fluoroscopic studies (without and with contrast material)
• Interprets CT examinations of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities
• Interprets MRI examinations of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis – including prostate MRI scans
• Interprets general, vascular, small parts, and soft tissue ultrasound examinations
• Participates in the development of new protocols and imaging techniques
• Interprets 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
• Issues timely radiology reports
• Obtains informed consent
• Physically examines veterans when required for imaging purposes
• Writes notes in the electronic medical record when clinically appropriate
• Communicates critical findings according to the medical center policy
• Participates in quality management activities such as film quality review – peer review and other performance improvement activities
• Prepares for and participates in various inspections
• Reviews exam requests for appropriateness
• Prescribes exam protocols and modifies as needed for specific clinical indications
• Consults with providers on various aspects of radiology such as exam selection, review of results, etc.
• Participates in various local, VISN, and VHA multidisciplinary and interdepartmental conferences
• Teaches students and residents
• Participates in the coordination of patient care – contacts clinical providers as relevant to assure effective patient care – discuss evaluation – management – follow-up and other aspects of coordinated patient-centered care
• Provides clinical oversight of medication administration – including contrast – preps and other medications relevant to the radiology procedures
• Provides technical image quality feedback to technologists
• Utilizes abnormal diagnostic codes appropriately and communicates/documents verbal notification of results when required
• Participates in research programsPerforms other duties as required/assigned
• Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Benefits and Compensation

• Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave – 13 days 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 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• License: 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
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Available
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Available
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Available (former EDRP participants ineligible)
• Contact [e-mail] for questions/assistance