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Physician, Interventional Radiologist with EDRP and Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This job is for two full-time Interventional Radiologists at the Audie Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, part of the South Texas Veterans Health Care System under the Veterans Health Administration. It is an open continuous announcement, and a recruitment incentive and the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) are authorized.

2 vacancies

It may close early. The announcement may close before the December 11, 2026 closing date if the positions are filled through other means. The next cutoff date is September 16, 2026, after which eligible applications are referred at regular intervals.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.

What you would do

  • Interpret imaging results and report critical findings promptly.
  • Perform interventional radiology procedures and oversee patient safety during imaging.
  • Consult with referring physicians and join clinical conferences and committees.
  • Train, supervise and mentor radiology residents.
  • Take part in quality control and peer reviews.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: You must have completed approved residency training. If you finished one year of approved post-medical-school training, you also need two years of independent practice in the U.S. If you trained outside the U.S., you need at least three years of verified independent practice in the U.S.

With education: A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school. Foreign medical graduates must meet the ECFMG eligibility requirement for the year they graduated.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Standard one-page Clinical Resume from the VA link, uploaded in the Resume field
  • Full CV or resume with no page limit, uploaded in the Other field
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications. Your application, resume, CV and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect consideration. Preference-eligible veterans get preference when candidates are approximately equal.

Tips for this job:

  • Upload the standard one-page Clinical Resume in the Resume field and your full CV in the Other field.
  • If you were ever an EDRP participant, you cannot apply for the incentive; email vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov with questions.
  • Apply before September 16, 2026 for the next cutoff date, or by 11:59 PM ET on 12/11/2026 at the latest.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., which may change based on the needs of the service.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) for highly qualified applicants. EDRP is authorized, but former EDRP participants cannot apply for the incentive. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with a limited exception for non-citizens
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in spoken and written English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required
  • Possible probationary period
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification; REAL ID required for driver's licenses

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$398,000 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
San Antonio, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
2
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CAZM-12957994-26-RBW

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