Radiologist- Hampton (Remote)

Diversity Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 290,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Physician Radiologist to interpret diagnostic imaging studies across CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound and other modalities. The role includes producing timely reports, participating in image-guided procedures, and collaborating with referring clinicians while maintaining board certification and licensure.

This opening offers remote work eligibility, a comprehensive total rewards package, and the potential for education debt

Qualifications

• Must have MD/DO degree and full US medical license.
• Residency in a core specialty leading to board eligibility.
• English proficiency.
• Physician residents may apply as PRPs if trained.

Responsibilities

• Interpret diagnostic imaging studies across radiology modalities.
• Prepare and communicate radiology reports; assist with procedures.
• Maintain licensure and participate in quality management.
• Support clinical guidelines and call rotations.

Skills

US Citizenship

Radiology interpretation

PACS proficiency

English proficiency

Education

MD/DO degree

US medical license

Residency in core specialty

Board certification/eligibility

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 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.

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
• 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 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
• (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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (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 post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: 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 basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additional - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position - with or without reasonable accommodation - without hazard to themselves or others
• Depending on the essential duties of a specific position - usable vision - color vision - hearing or speech may be required
• however - in most cases - a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2026 or until all positions are filled
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 15 June 2026 - with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks
• Eligible applications received after that date will be referred to at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Major Duties and Responsibilities to include but not limited to: Interpreting diagnostic imaging studies - including: Plain Radiographs (Xray) Computed Tomography (CT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Ultrasound (US) Nuclear Medicine (if applicable) Mammography (if applicable and credentialed) Performing image-guided procedures such as: CT/US guided Biopsies Drainage procedures Join injections/aspirations Fluoroscopy exams (e.g. - barium swallow - upper GI) Documenting and communicating diagnostic results via radiology reports in a timely manner - Assist providers in performance of specialized examinations when requested
• Consults with referring physicians regarding the appropriateness and interpretation of radiologic studies Adheres to VA policies - ensuring compliance with quality assurance - safety - infection control - and radiologic protocol standards Utilizes PACS and voice recognition software to produce timely and accurate reports Participates in Quality Management activities such as film quality - clerical checks - peer review and other activities as required
• Contributing to the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols Participates in call rotation on evening - weekends - shift telework rotation and holidays
• Maintains licensure and continuing medical education in compliance with VA requirements
• Other duties as assigned
• Recruitment: A recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants
• EDRP Authorized: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date
• Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application
• Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program
• Contact [e-mail] for questions/assistance
• Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay) 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 Remote Position: Yes - This position is eligible for remote work and is currently operating under an extension of the Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate
• Please note that remote work eligibility is reviewed on an ongoing basis and does not imply a permanent remote work status until an approved exemption is approved
• Employees in this role may be required to comply with future RTO requirements as determined by agency policy
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule : Monday- Friday 07:30-04:00 pm or Monday- Friday 03:00-11:30 pm - with Some flexibility in schedule.