Physician-Diagnostic Radiologist-Recruitment/Relocation Incentive-EDRP Authorized
Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
This job in plain English
This is a full-time physician job as a clinical diagnostic radiologist, a doctor who reads medical images, with the Veterans Health Administration in the Department of Veterans Affairs. It is a remote job open anywhere in the U.S. with 2 vacancies, and the announcement stays open on a continuous basis. The job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan repayment program, and shifts run in the afternoon and evening on weekdays and at midday and evening on weekends.
It may close early. The announcement may close before the closing date if the position is filled another way, and the first referral cut-off date is November 12, 2026.
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 U.S. citizens, nationals, and 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
- Provide interpretive and patient care services as a clinical diagnostic radiologist.
- Provide all applicable diagnostic imaging services.
- Perform non-endovascular procedures if qualified and privileged to do so.
- Use electronic medical records, PACS (picture archiving system for images) and voice recognition systems.
- Spend most of your time on clinical care, with time for assigned administrative and education duties.
Do you qualify for VM-15?
With experience: No extra work experience is required for the staff physician level beyond the basic requirements, which include completed residency training.
With education: A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, or an equivalent degree, from a school approved by VA, such as an LCME-accredited or COCA-approved school. You must also have completed residency training in an accredited core specialty program that leads to board certification eligibility.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
- Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology
How to apply well
What to send:
- C.V. and/or resume (the 2-page resume requirement does not apply to this job)
- DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
- SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point preference as a disabled veteran or eligible family member
How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, C.V., and other documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect your consideration.
Tips for this job:
- If you want student loan repayment, submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
- Make sure your resume or C.V. is complete, since errors or omissions may affect consideration.
- Claim veterans' preference in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214 if you qualify.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time. Weekdays 2:00pm to 9:30pm and/or noon to 8:30pm on weekends, with priority to emergency department and inpatient coverage. Shifts may change based on service needs.
Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or sign-on bonus may be authorized for highly qualified individuals. The Education Debt Reduction Program repays student loans, with awards up to $200,000 over one to five years after review. Former EDRP participants are not eligible. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions
- Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment; refusal means no job offer
- Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Proficient in spoken and written English
- Background and security investigation
- Online onboarding with REAL ID-compliant identification
- Seasonal influenza vaccination required
- May serve a probationary period
- Pre-employment or post-employment physical exam 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
- $124,308 – $400,000 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- VM-15 · VA medical and dental
- Location
- Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Excepted
- Openings
- 2
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Not required
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Medical Officer (0602)
- Announcement
- CAZM-13101204-27-IA
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