Physician (Diagnostic Radiology)

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.

The Imaging Healthcare Group at the Long Beach VA Healthcare System is seeking a general diagnostic radiologist to join our team. The successful candidate will provide broad diagnostic coverage with an emphasis on chest radiography and ultrasound, along with the capability to interpret body CT and MR. Candidates with fellowship training in musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging are of particular interest, as this position offers the opportunity to support and expand our growing MSK section. The successful candidate for this general diagnostic radiologist position has a demonstrated ability to: Interpret chest radiographs, including inpatient, outpatient, and ICU imaging. Interpret general ultrasound studies. Interpret body CT and MR examinations, including general chest, abdomen, and pelvis studies. Interpret low-dose CTs for an established Lung Cancer Screening program. Interpret musculoskeletal radiographs. Opportunity to expand subspecialty MSK coverage (for MSK fellowship trained radiologists) Consult with providers on various aspects of imaging, such as exam selection or appropriateness criteria. Prescribe exam protocols and modify as needed for specific clinical indications. Provide oversight of technical image quality with feedback to CT, MR, and US technologists. Provide education and supervision of diagnostic radiology residents rotating from the University of California, Irvine. The position includes a UC Irvine academic teaching appointment. Provide education for members of the medical staff through interdisciplinary conferences/tumor boards, committees, or lecture series. Attend staff meetings and participate in peer review/peer learning. Complete all mandatory annual training and maintain BLS certification. All fellowship-trained specialties are encouraged to apply; preference will be given to candidates with fellowship training in musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging or Nuclear Medicine, as this position offers the opportunity to support and expand our growing MSK and Nuclear Medicine sections. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for 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 your start date. 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. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for the incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm - 40 hours per week. Alternative/atypical tours of duty may be considered for the right candidate. On-Call: Approximately 4 weeks of call per year, served primarily as backup coverage for after-hours teleradiology services. Workload: 9,000 RVU yearly target, which is adjusted for time off and administrative duties.

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.

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.