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Physician (Diagnostic Radiologist)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a remote job for a physician who is a diagnostic radiologist at the Veterans Health Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The doctor reads medical images, writes reports, and helps guide patient care. It is an intermittent work schedule with 1 vacancy.

Remote job1 vacancy; the announcement may also be used to fill additional vacancies

It may close early. The announcement may close before the stated closing date if the position is filled through other means.

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, but applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.

What you would do

  • Read medical imaging exams and write reports with findings and impressions.
  • Review exam requests and set imaging protocols for each clinical need.
  • Oversee image quality and give feedback to imaging technologists.
  • Take part in quality, peer review and safety programs.
  • Consult with care providers and join clinical conferences such as Tumor Board.
  • Notify care teams quickly about time-sensitive or significant results.

Do you qualify for AD-15?

With experience: The announcement does not list a number of years of work experience. You must finish residency training in an accredited program, or meet one of two other routes that include years of independent practice in the United States.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, or an equivalent degree, from a school approved by VA. Graduates of foreign medical schools must confirm that their school meets ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year they graduated.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume (the 2-page resume rule does not apply to this job)
  • Other documents may be requested later if needed
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Documents showing active duty dates and expected discharge date, if released within 120 days

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications. Your application, resume, C.V. and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Submit a C.V. or resume; the 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job.
  • If you cannot apply online before the closing date, contact the agency and put CBTA-13100525-27-PB in the Notes field.
  • Bring a REAL ID-compliant ID, because driver's licenses that are not REAL ID compliant are no longer accepted.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Intermittent work schedule. Listed hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. The announcement lists an annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, and up to 5% VA contributions to a federal 401K. It also lists possible CME reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year for full-time, board-certified physicians.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions for non-citizens
  • Drug test (urinalysis) for tentatively selected applicants
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with a REAL ID-compliant identification document
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, unless exempt
  • Probationary period may be required

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
$300,000 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
AD-15 · Administratively determined
Location
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Intermittent
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBTA-13100525-27-PB

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