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Physician (Radiologist) – Body Imaging

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent job as a body imaging radiologist at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The work mixes onsite reading with some teleradiology, includes an on-call rotation, and may require moving between campuses as needed. The job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can repay student loans.

Telework eligible1 vacancy; the announcement may also be used to fill additional vacancies.

It may close early. The announcement may close before the 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.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, national, or person who owes allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Interpret CT and MRI exams of the chest, abdomen and pelvis.
  • Read general radiology, fluoroscopy and ultrasound exams.
  • Issue timely radiology reports and communicate critical findings.
  • Review exam requests and advise providers on exam selection and results.
  • Mentor residents, fellows, medical students and other healthcare staff.
  • Take part in quality reviews and the development of new imaging protocols.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from a school approved for the year you finished. You must also complete residency training in an approved program, or meet one of the alternative paths listed in the announcement, such as one year of approved training plus two years of independent practice.

Licenses and certifications you need:

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

How to apply well

What to send:

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

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

Tips for this job:

  • Submit your EDRP application within four months of your appointment if you want loan repayment.
  • Confirm your medical school and residency were approved for the years you completed them, since the announcement checks this.
  • Claim veterans' preference in the online questionnaire and attach your DD-214 if it applies.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, but subject to change based on the needs of the service. Includes an on-call rotation and rotating between campuses as needed.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): student loan repayment, with awards up to $200,000 over one to five years after review. Must apply within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants are not eligible. Possible $1,000 per year continuing medical education reimbursement for full-time board-certified physicians.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • 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 a REAL ID-compliant form of identification
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Annual seasonal influenza vaccination or approved exemption
  • Possible 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
$350,000 – $385,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Louisville, Kentucky
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
CBTG-13106217-27-RS

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