Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist (Stockton)

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: Full-time. Four 10 hour shifts, Monday-Friday. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Major duties include but are not limited to: The incumbent interprets and/or performs a wide range of Imaging radiological interpretations/procedures. The case load occurs as a result of either scheduled or emergency requirements for care, as directed by the Medical Staff at the facility and its Branch Clinics. Scheduling for these procedures will be through the Inpatient, Outpatient, and Emergency Room sections of the VA treatment facilities. The incumbent directs all supporting employees during the performance of these procedures. The incumbent may refer patients to other staff physicians for continuation of care. The incumbent is fully responsible for the quality and timeliness of reports for the procedures interpreted or performed. The incumbent performs a wide range of diagnostic interpretations of the studies produced by the Imaging Section, VANCHCS. The workload is generated by requests for interpretation submitted by the Medical Staff and its CBOCs. The incumbent has full responsibility for the quality of the diagnostic examinations performed by the Imaging Section. The incumbent may refer patients to other staff physicians for continuation of care (Approx. 80%). The incumbent performs wide range of diagnostic fluoroscopies, radiography, sonography of vascular and nonvascular structures, CT and MRI. Additional services may include assisting or performing imaging guided interventional procedures (Approx. 10%). The incumbent will perform administrative duties which include maintaining statistical records of workload, participating on assigned clinical staff boards, meetings, and committees, participating in medical education programs for medical trainees, as well as participating in the Department's Quality Assurance Program. Performs other duties as assigned (Approx. 10%). Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2025-11-01