Physician (Radiologist) - EDRP & Recruitment Incentive

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligible

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a radiologist to provide diagnostic imaging expertise across modalities, deliver patient care, and ensure high-quality exams for veterans in Gary, Indiana. This position emphasizes safety, protocol optimization, and collaboration with clinical teams.

The role requires board-certified radiology with MD, valid US license, and residency training. Eligible for EDRP and VA total rewards; Monday–Friday schedule with standard clinical duties and potential

Qualifications

• Board-certified radiologist with a valid medical license in the United States.
• Proven ability to review imaging requests and determine appropriate protocols.
• Experience interpreting radiology exams across modalities (X-ray, CT, MRI).

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in diagnostics radiology and patient care.
• Review exam requests for appropriateness and prescribe protocols.
• Interpret imaging exams and generate concise reports with findings and impressions.

Skills

Board certification

Medical license

Clinical radiology

Education

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Radiology residency

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval—award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years)—is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the basic requirements listed below, as well as any additional requirements applicable to the job. Candidates pending completion of required training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physicians 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)
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine
• Degree obtained from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year of completion
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or 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) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) in the list published for the year the residency or fellowship was completed
• (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 independent practice under a full and unrestricted license in the United States
• (3) Non‑U.S. residency training followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (including U.S. fellowships). The local Medical Staff Executive Committee must deem that the applicant has received appropriate professional training and patient‑care exposure.
• Exceptions: residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency programs who otherwise meet the basic requirements are eligible to be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• PRPs 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 may submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer. The VISN Chief Medical Officer may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for physicians whose cumulative record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrants such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred experience: Board certification reference. For more information, visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical requirements: The work is sedentary; some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, and warehouses. Walking/standing, and travel for meetings or conferences may be required. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds.

Duties

• Provide expertise and support in diagnostics 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 preparations and other medications relevant to the imaging service
• Provide oversight and serve as a resource for radiation and MRI safety, infection control practices
• 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 clinic information in CPRS
• Generate reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements, a description of normal and abnormal structures, discussion of differential diagnoses, recommendations and impressions
• 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
• Interpret plain film, ultrasound, CT, and MRI exams
• 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 disclosure when appropriate; document in CPRS; enter orders in CPRS; and other aspects of physician practice
• Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 08:00 a.m. – 04:30 p.m.

Compensation and Benefits

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment incentive (Sign‑on bonus): EDRP authorized; former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] for EDRP questions/assistance
• 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, and possible 5 days paid absence for CME)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution
• 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 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