Description
Looking for a radiology position with outstanding compensation and no employment contract? The Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix is seeking a full-time Radiologist to join our comprehensive imaging team. Phoenix Radiology serves central Arizona Veterans with a full spectrum of services including Vascular and Interventional, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Breast Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, and MRI. You'll work in a collegial environment with competitive pay ranging from $300,000 to $400,000 annually, plus a potential 25% sign-on incentive for highly qualified candidates. With free malpractice coverage, no restrictions on moonlighting, and exceptional federal benefits, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while serving those who served our country.
Here's what you'll be doing:
- Providing direct patient care 90-100% of your time, including evaluating and prioritizing radiology orders, protocolling complex imaging exams, and delivering timely, accurate reports
- Interpreting a variety of complex imaging studies across multiple modalities such as CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and diagnostic radiography
- Notifying providers of critical imaging results and ordering appropriate laboratory studies and hydration protocols for CT exams
- Performing interventional procedures if applicable to your area of practice
- Participating in random peer review, quality improvement projects, and systems redesign initiatives
- Sharing on-call responsibilities with the department to ensure coverage outside regular hours
What you'll need to have:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school
- Completed residency training in Radiology approved by ACGME or AOA
- Current, full, and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory
- Board certification in Radiology preferred; fellowship training in Body/Abdominal, Musculoskeletal, or Nuclear Medicine imaging is a plus
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- U.S. citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited)
Job Details
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm (plus on-call rotation)
Appointment Type: Permanent
Salary Range
$300,000 - $400,000 per year
Base Pay + Market Pay determined by education and experience
Plus potential 25% recruitment incentive
A Look at Our Benefits:
- Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) of up to 25% for highly qualified candidates
- 50-55 days of paid time off annually (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, plus possible 5 days for CME)
- Up to $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians
- Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage provided
- No employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting
- Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting plus 401K with up to 5% VA contribution
- Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many programs portable into retirement)
- Only one full, unrestricted license required from any U.S. state
Interested or Have Questions?
For more information about this position, please contact Theresa Thomas at theresa.thomas1@va.gov or by phone at 907-952-2850.
Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional imaging services to America's Veterans. Apply today and take advantage of this outstanding compensation and benefits package.