Physician (Section Chief Radiology)

Physician (Section Chief Radiology)

Cape Coral, FloridaPosted 21d agoattending physician
~$610,000SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage

Reported by 7 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

RadiologyMonday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Overview

Location
Cape Coral, Florida
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
SalaryDr Signal range
$585k – $825k

7 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Veterans Health Administration medical center · VA Medical Center

Role summary

The position is for a Section Chief Radiologist at a VA Medical Center in Cape Coral, Florida, offering competitive salary with bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package including substantial paid time off and federal retirement plans, and responsibilities including clinical interpretation, supervision, and teaching.

What the posting highlights

  • Patient population: Veterans
  • 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$585k–$825k · $610k median
$556kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$854k

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

Compensation

What physicians report
$585k – $825k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
7 recent physician reports · state cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
Annual performance bonus
Loan repayment
$200,000
PTO
7 weeks

Benefits named in the posting

  • 50-55 days paid time off per year including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and CME leave
  • Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting
  • Federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
  • Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance
  • Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
  • $1000 CME reimbursement per year (if full-time with board certification)
Physician-reported total comp$585k–$825k · $610k median
$556kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$854k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 7 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Veterans Health Administration

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Source
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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Veterans Health Administration medical center
Facility type
VA Medical Center
Patient population
Veterans
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Florida
Physician
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Veterans Health Administration medical center

SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.

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?

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Work Design

Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Admin burden
Supervise department, direct reports, assist with radiologist and patient schedules, oversee contrast media administration, point of contact for HR issues
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Government source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
2 wk ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
95%

Full description

Diagnostic Imaging Service is seeking a Section Chief Radiologist. to supervise the Department, have direct reports, assist with Radiologist and patient schedules. Additionally, the Section Chief Radiologist will interpret Routine Diagnostic, CT, MRI, and Ultrasound exams; perform Fluoroscopic exams as required; and oversee the administration of contrast media to ensure that all required protocols are within Service/Medical Center guidelines This position is located in Cape Coral, Florida. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: 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. Program 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. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov if you have any questions or concerns. Learn more. 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 Duties include, but are not limited to: Interpret Routine Diagnostic, CT, MRI, and Ultrasound exams Perform Fluoroscopic exams as required Oversee the administration of contrast media to ensure that all required protocols are within Service/Medical Center guidelines Supervise the Department, have direct reports, Point of Contact HR issues Assist with Radiologist schedules and patient schedules, exam protocols Instructing USF Residents Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm 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/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 "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.