Assistant Chief Radiology

The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is actively seeking a board-Diagnostic Radiologist to join our collaborative and mission-focused Radiology Service. This is a full-time, permanent position offering work-life balance, job stability, and the opportunity to provide high-quality care to America’s Veterans in a highly desirable coastal location.

The Radiology-Diagnostic Assistant Chief 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.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• The Radiologists at the Bay Pines VA Health Care System are involved in some form of additional administrative duties which allows for all members of the team to be involved in decision making for the Department.
• Perform general diagnostic radiology skills including radiography, fluoroscopy, US, CT, and MRI procedures.
• Involved with teaching of the USF Residents whom most have academic appointments at the University of South Florida.
• Formulate and implement general policies, procedures, standards, and goals and objectives for the Diagnostic Radiology Service that are consistent with, and supportive of, the mission of the facility.
• Provide expertise in all clinical areas as well as growing the department for the future.

  ** No state income tax

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

About the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System

Since 1933, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. We consider it our privilege to serve your health care needs in any way we can. Our services are available to Veterans living in a ten county catchment area in west central Florida.

Community-Based Outpatient Clinics

In addition to our main facility at Bay Pines, we offer services in one outpatient clinic and 7 community-based outpatient clinics. These clinics are located in —

• Bradenton, Florida
• Cape Coral, Florida
• Naples, Florida
• Palm Harbor, Florida
• Port Charlotte, Florida
• St. Petersburg, Florida
• Sarasota, Florida
• Sebring, Florida