Staff Physician- Diagnostic Radiology

Staff Physician- Diagnostic Radiology

Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United StatesPosted 7d agoattending physician
~$580,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 111 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

RadiologyMonday-Friday, 1:00 PM-9:30 PM EST with possible rotation to evenings/weekends

Overview

Location
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM-9:30 PM EST with possible rotation to evenings/weekends
SalaryDr Signal range
$520k – $635k

111 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
VA Medical Center · VA Hospital

Role summary

Staff diagnostic radiologist position at John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan, specializing in cardiothoracic and oncologic imaging with evening shift (1:00 PM-9:30 PM EST, possible rotation), affiliated with Wayne State University School of Medicine. Federal benefits include up to $200,000 education debt repayment, traditional pension with 401(k) match, comprehensive health insurance, and free malpractice tail coverage.

What the posting highlights

  • Patient population: Veterans
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$520k–$635k · $580k median
$506kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$649k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$520k – $635k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
111 recent physician reports · national cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
Annual performance bonus · Amount not specified
Loan repayment
$200,000

Benefits named in the posting

  • 50-55 days paid time off annually (26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 federal holidays, 5 possible CME days)
  • Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting
  • Federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution match
  • Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance
  • Up to $200,000 education debt reduction program (student loan repayment)
  • Up to $1,000 annual CME reimbursement
  • Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
  • No physician employment contract; no significant moonlighting restrictions
  • 100% telework eligible
Physician-reported total comp$520k–$635k · $580k median
$506kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$649k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 111 recent, approved physician reports (national cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

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Veterans Health Administration

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Facility & Community

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Facility
VA Hospital
Market
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Facility details
Practice setting
VA Medical Center
Facility type
VA Hospital
Patient population
Veterans
EHR
CPRS
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
National
Physician
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
VA Medical Center

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Questions to ask the employer

  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • How is the $200,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM-9:30 PM EST with possible rotation to evenings/weekends
Shift type
Evenings/nights with possible rotation
Admin burden
Oversight of quality and safety, review exam requests for appropriateness, medical staff functions, committee assignments, tumor board participation, compliance
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
no
H-1B
No

Source & Verification

Source
Government source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
75%

Full description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. This position is 100% Telework. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized 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 This position is located at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI. The General Radiologist will be involved in all aspects of pulmonary and cardiac imaging, including lung cancer screening and diagnosis and evaluation of airway diseases, benign and malignant conditions of the lungs and pleura, coronary artery diseases and congenital or acquired diseases of the heart. ABR and fellowship training in cardiothoracic imaging are preferred. The General Radiologist will be working with a great team of radiologists and technologists, support staff, and will enjoy the following new, top-of-the-line, medical imaging systems being installed currently at the Detroit VA: a 3T PET-MRI, a 3T wide-bore MRI, a dual source multidetector CT, XR systems, 2 Fluoroscopy systems, and an Angiography suite. Oncologic Radiology and Cardiovascular Radiology are key areas of interest, and interest in research and development is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory. The Detroit VA is affiliated with the Wayne State University School of Medicine, and is a key member of the Detroit Medical Center complex. Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Oversight of quality and safety: Review exam requests for appropriateness. Prescribe exam protocols and modify as needed for specific clinical indications. Provide oversight of technical image quality with feedback to technologists. Provide clinical oversight of medication administration, including contrast, preps, and other medications relevant to the Imaging Service. Image Interpretation and Consultation: Interpret imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in CPRS. Support patient care services with reports timely to the care being delivered with the method of communication appropriate to the level of clinical importance or acuity. Interprets X-ray examinations, Ultrasound, CT, Fluoroscopy, and MRI exams. Interpret Nuclear Medicine exams and may or may not performs some interventional procedures (imaging-guided biopsies and drainages, thoracentesis etc.) Patient Care: Interact with patients to obtain relevant clinical history and physical exam findings within the scope of radiology practice. Contact clinical providers as relevant to assure effective patient care, discuss evaluation, management, follow-up and other aspects of coordinated, patient-centered care. Make timely and definitive notification of time-sensitive results and/or results that have major clinical significance. Medical Staff Functions: Participate in Imaging and general medical staff meetings, committee assignments, tumor board, compliance and other components of an organized medical staff. Support academic affiliations in technologist, resident and other teaching programs that involve the Imaging Service. Provide clinical experience, cognitive development, and other aspects of effective teaching. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1:00PM-9:30PM EST -May be required to rotate evenings/weekends 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation 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 "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.