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Physician (Diagnostic Radiology)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, full-time job as a general diagnostic radiologist (a doctor who reads medical images) at the Long Beach VA Healthcare System in California, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The job focuses on chest X-rays and ultrasound, and it may be eligible for student loan repayment and offers telework 1 to 4 days per week.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

It may close early. The first referral cut-off is 11/19/26, with more cut-offs every 2 weeks, and the announcement may close early if the position is filled another way.

Can you apply?

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

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be hired only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Veterans' preference applies when candidates are about equally qualified.

What you would do

  • Interpret chest X-rays, ultrasounds, and body CT and MR scans.
  • Interpret low-dose CT scans for the lung cancer screening program.
  • Interpret musculoskeletal X-rays.
  • Advise providers on which imaging exams to order.
  • Oversee image quality and give feedback to imaging technologists.
  • Teach and supervise radiology residents from the University of California, Irvine.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: The announcement does not require a set number of years of experience. Instead, you must have finished residency training. Two alternate routes count time in practice: one year of post-medical-school training followed by two years of independent practice in the U.S., or, for non-US residency graduates, at least three years of verified independent practice in the U.S.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school. You must also have completed a residency in an accredited program that leads to board certification eligibility. Board certification in diagnostic radiology is required.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia
  • Board certification in diagnostic radiology
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, maintained during employment

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume (the 2-page resume rule does not apply to this job)
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Other documents may be requested later in the process

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, and C.V. will be verified, and errors or missing information may hurt your chances. The agency also runs pre-employment reference checks.

Tips for this job:

  • Apply early, since referrals go out at cut-off dates every 2 weeks starting 11/19/26.
  • Upload your C.V. or resume, and note that the 2-page limit does not apply here.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, upload your DD-214 and select the preference in the questionnaire.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 40 hours per week. Other tours may be considered. About 4 weeks of on-call per year, mostly backup for after-hours teleradiology.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or sign-on bonus may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. The Education Debt Reduction Program can repay student loans, up to $200,000 over one to five years, if you apply within four months of your start date. Former EDRP participants cannot apply. The job also offers an annual performance bonus.

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
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification (REAL ID required for driver's licenses)
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period

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
$370,000 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Long Beach, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSX-13099042-27-KAS

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