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Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This job is for a Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic) at the James A. Haley VA Medical Center in Tampa, FL, in the Diagnostic Imaging Service of the Veterans Health Administration. The department also has a teaching program, so the doctor will train visiting medical trainees.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

It may close early. The announcement may close before the listed closing date of 12/31/2026 if the position is filled another way.

Can you apply?

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

  • VeteransPeople who served on active duty and left under honorable conditions, through the veterans' hiring authorities (VEOA, VRA, 30% disabled veterans).
  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
  • 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.

This 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 when qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Veterans and their eligible family members may get preference when qualifications are about equal.

What you would do

  • Interpret imaging studies and perform image-guided procedures within approved clinical privileges.
  • Review exam requests, set exam protocols, and oversee image quality.
  • Oversee medication and contrast administration and take part in quality assurance and peer review.
  • Instruct and supervise trainees rotating through the Imaging Service.
  • Provide clinical leadership for department workflows and collaborate with staff.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: The announcement does not list a set number of years of work experience. You must have completed approved residency training in radiology-diagnostic. Experience with body MRI interpretation and fluoroscopy, including GI fluoroscopy, is strongly preferred. No General Schedule (GS) grade is listed; this job uses pay grade VM 15.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an approved school. The school must have been accredited in the year you finished your studies.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia
  • Board certification in Radiology-Diagnostic

How to apply well

What to send:

  • A C.V. and/or resume (required to apply)
  • The standard one-page Clinical Resume document, uploaded into the two-page Resume field
  • Your full resume or C.V. without page limits, uploaded into the Other field
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 application and proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Documents showing dates of service and expected release if you are on active duty and expect release within 120 days

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 missing information may hurt your chances. The VA also runs pre-employment reference checks.

Tips for this job:

  • Upload the standard one-page Clinical Resume document into the two-page Resume field, then upload your full C.V. into the Other field.
  • Highlight any body MRI or fluoroscopy experience, including GI fluoroscopy, since it is strongly preferred.
  • Submit by 11:59 PM ET on 12/31/2026. If you cannot apply online, contact the agency and include CBTC-12982194-26-TC in the Notes field.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. No travel is required.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) student loan repayment of up to $200,000, if you apply within four months of appointment and meet eligibility rules. Annual performance bonus. Possible $1,000 per year for continuing medical education (CME). Free malpractice coverage with tail coverage. 50 to 55 days of paid time off per year. Federal pension and 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions 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 an acceptable REAL ID-compliant form of identification
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
  • 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
$350,000 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Tampa, Florida
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
CBTC-12982194-26-TC

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