Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic) - Service Chief

Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic) - Service Chief

Gainesville, FloridaPosted 2mo agoattending physician
~$610,000SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage

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

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

Overview

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

7 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Academic teaching facility · VA medical center

Role summary

This VA Chief of Radiology position offers a full-time academic leadership role in diagnostic imaging with competitive salary, authorized signing bonuses, and up to $200,000 education loan repayment. The schedule is Monday to Friday day shifts with extensive paid time off and strong teaching responsibilities.

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
Loan repayment
$200,000
PTO
7.14 weeks
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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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Academic teaching facility
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
Academic teaching facility

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Questions to ask the employer

  • 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, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Admin burden
Lead and manage diagnostic imaging department, oversee daily clinical operations, mentorship, and academic oversight
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
no

Source & Verification

Source
Government source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System is seeking a dynamic, board-certified Radiologist to serve as Chief of Radiology. In this pivotal role, you will lead a highly skilled clinical team, drive departmental growth, and elevate patient care standards for our Veterans across an advanced, academic teaching facility. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader dedicated to advancing quality care and shaping the future of a premier VA academic program. 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. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized. Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov if you have any questions or concerns. 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 The Radiology Service Chief will be expected to perform a full range of duties to include but not limited to: Lead and manage the diagnostic imaging department staff. Oversee daily clinical operations and patient workflows. Set high standards for image reading and safety. Work with health system leaders on strategic goals. Mentor junior staff, fellows, and resident doctors. Academic oversight for training programs and medical students. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs.) 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.