Physician (Radiologist) - Body Imaging/Chest Imaging

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. This is an open and continuous announcement. The first cutoff for applicant referral will be February 19, 2026. Afterwards, applicants will be referred in the order received. Once all vacancies are filled this announcement is subject to close without warning and prior to the announcement close date listed on announcement. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. The Orlando VA Healthcare System is looking for physician (Radiologist) to fill two vacancies with specialties in Body Imaging and Chest Imaging. The Orlando VA Healthcare System is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologist with fellowship-training in Neuroradiology, Musculoskeletal or Abdominal Imaging. The Orlando VA Healthcare System consists of 4 campuses, the Lake Nona facility (main campus) and 3 outpatient clinics: Lake Baldwin, Viera and Daytona. The successful candidate will be hired for the Daytona Beach Outpatient clinic, with a new clinic facility scheduled to open in early 2024.The successful candidate will bring a track record of clinical excellence to complement our existing staff and grow the breadth and depth of our practice for Veterans in the greater Orlando region. Duties include but are not limited to: Works onsite. This is not a teleradiology position. Works in a Veteran centered, dynamic, team oriented, and collaborative environment. Meets VHA defined benchmarks for physician productivity. Rotates between campuses. Interprets general radiology examinations (plain film). Performs and interprets diagnostic fluoroscopic studies (without and with contrast material). Interprets CT examinations of the chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremities. Interprets MRI examinations of the chest, abdomen and pelvis, including prostate MRI scans. Interprets general, vascular, small parts and soft tissue ultrasound examinations. Participates in the development to new protocols and imaging techniques. Interprets imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in CPRS. Generate reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements, a description of normal and abnormal structures, discussion of differential diagnoses, recommendations and impression. Issues timely Radiology Reports. Obtains informed consent. Physically examines veterans when required for imaging purposes. Writes notes in the electronic medical record when clinically appropriate. Communicates critical findings according to the medical center policy. Participates in quality management activities such as film quality review, peer review and other performance improvement activities. Prepares for and participates in various inspections. Reviews exam requests for appropriateness. Prescribes exam protocols and modifies as needed for specific clinical indications. Consults with providers on various aspects of radiology such as exam selection, review of results, etc. Participates in various local, VISN and VHA multidisciplinary and interdepartmental conferences. Teaches students and residents. Participates in the coordination of patient care: Contacts clinical providers as relevant to assure effective patient care, discuss evaluation, management, follow-up, and other aspects of coordinated, patient-centered care. Provide clinical oversight of medication administration, including contrast, preps and other medications relevant to the radiology procedures. Provides technical image quality feedback to technologists. Utilizes abnormal diagnostic codes appropriately and communicates/documents verbal notification of results when required. Participates in research programs. Performs other duties as required/assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Available Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAV08ORLCCOE@va.gov for questions/assistance 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 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 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 "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Area of Consideration - Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred in the following order: Current permanent VA employees of the facility. All other VA employees. All other applicants. 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.