Staff Physician (Radiologist) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

VA Detroit; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking experienced radiologists for Nuclear Medicine and Breast Imaging positions. The role involves interpreting diagnostic exams, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to general radiology workflow. Ideal candidates are adaptable team players committed to quality care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Retirement

Insurance

CME reimbursement

Malpractice coverage

Qualifications

• Completion of residency in an accredited program leading to board eligibility.
• Full, unrestricted medical license in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting diagnostic imaging exams including mammography, ultrasound, MRI.
• Managing therapeutic applications involving radiopharmaceuticals.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Job description

Staff Physician (Radiologist) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

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Summary

The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) Diagnostic Imaging Service is seeking experienced radiologists (Physicians in Diagnostic Radiology) for Nuclear Medicine and Breast Imaging positions. Ideal candidates are committed to providing quality care, contributing to the general radiology workflow, and being adaptable team players. Please review the "Preferred Experience" section below.

Duties

This is an OPEN & CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT that remains open until September 14, 2025, or until all positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed periodically and as new vacancies arise. Applications stay active for 3 months after submission or update; after this period, reactivation requires updating your USAJobs profile.

Selected candidates will serve as full-time staff radiologists, spending up to 50% of their time in their subspecialty (mammography or nuclear medicine). The remaining time will be dedicated to general radiology duties, with flexibility to meet departmental needs.

Breast Imaging duties include:

• Interpreting diagnostic imaging exams including screening and diagnostic 2D/3D mammography, ultrasound, MRI, and performing biopsies and wire localizations.
• Using state-of-the-art equipment such as Hologic 3D tomosynthesis systems.
• Monitoring image quality, pre-screening high-demand exams, ensuring compliance with safety and accreditation standards, and serving as a consultant for breast tumor boards.

Nuclear Medicine duties include:

• Interpreting a variety of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT exams, supervising procedures, and managing therapeutic applications involving radiopharmaceuticals.
• Ensuring quality and safety standards, consulting for tumor boards, and participating in quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens only if no qualified citizens are available.
• Full, unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Completion of residency in an accredited program leading to board eligibility.
• Proficiency in English.
• Subject to background checks and pre-employment screening, including drug testing and physical exams.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the basic requirements and any additional criteria specified. Pending training or licensing completion may allow tentative consideration. For detailed qualification standards, visit VA Qualification Standards.

Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an accredited institution. Foreign graduates must verify ECFMG certification. Additional details are provided in the full description.

Additional Information

VA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, bonuses, paid time off, retirement, insurance, CME reimbursement, and malpractice coverage. Work schedule typically Monday-Friday with rotating on-call duties. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.