Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic)

Defense Health Agency; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiation availability

Competitive compensation packages

Paid-time off

Job summary

The Defense Health Agency is seeking a skilled Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic) at the Army Medical Center Madigan in Tacoma, Washington. The role involves performing and interpreting a range of diagnostic imaging studies, providing clinical care, and teaching medical practitioners.

Applicants must have a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree, a valid physician license, and have completed residency training in Radiology. This position offers competitive compensation and a variety of benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and potential recruitment incentives.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a Physician.
• Complete an accredited residency in Radiology-Diagnostic specialty.
• One year of supervised experience in a clinical setting required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret diagnostic imaging studies.
• Provide clinical oversight for radiologic procedures.
• Teach residents and medical students in radiology.

Skills

Diagnostic imaging

Emergency care

Clinical oversight

Patient evaluations

Mentoring

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent

Job description

About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency, Army Medical Center Madigan, Department of Radiology located at Tacoma, Washington. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• A recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions.

Responsibilities

Major Duties

• Perform and interpret a full range of diagnostic imaging studies, conduct necessary patient evaluations, and provide clinical oversight and emergency care for patients undergoing radiologic procedures.
• Utilize and supervise specialized imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, mammography, angiography, and interventional techniques to diagnose complex medical conditions.
• Provide expert radiologic consultation to physicians, communicate results to patients and referring providers, participate in multidisciplinary boards (e.g., Tumor Board), and contribute technical reviews and quality assurance studies.
• Teach radiology residents, medical students, and physicians through daily instruction, lectures, conferences, and board prep activities; oversee resident work; and lead or mentor research initiatives within the department.
• Assign and oversee work of subordinate staff, conduct performance evaluations, participate in hiring and disciplinary actions, and identify and support employee training and development needs.

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic):

Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.

Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.

Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Radiology-Diagnostic) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.

If you are selected for a Physician position: A salary quote will not be provided to you at the time of the initial job offer. The salary determination process begins after the initial job offer is accepted. This consists of the Activity Compensation Panel adding base pay and market pay to determine your starting salary and this will be provided to you once approved. Salary for physician positions is based on a tier scale, determined by the position specialty, grade, and location.