Transform Lives as an Interventional Radiologist at South Texas VA in Thriving San Antonio, TX!

Are you a dedicated and skilled Interventional Radiologist eager to make a substantial difference in the lives of our nation's veterans? If so, we invite you to join our esteemed team at the South Texas Veterans Healthcare Facility on a permanent, full-time basis. Located in the vibrant and culturally rich city of San Antonio, Texas—a state renowned for its no state income tax and a wealth of activities—this is your chance to advance your career while enjoying an outstanding quality of life. Be part of a team that fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence in patient care.

Opportunity Name: Interventional Radiologist
Employer: South Texas Veterans Healthcare Facility
Position Type: Permanent - Full Time
Number of Positions: 1 Full Time
Specialty Sought: MD/DO in Interventional Radiology
Current Department Staffing: Imaging Service – Interventional Radiology
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizens Only

Opportunity Highlights:

• Perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic interventional procedures, including vascular access, biopsies, drainages, embolization, and image-guided interventions.
• Collaborate closely with referring services and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure timely and effective patient care.
• Engage in teaching and mentoring IR residents and fellows daily.
• Participate in educational activities, including providing lectures, conducting research, teaching, and participating in tumor boards reviews.

Candidate Preferences:

• Board certified in diagnostic radiology with fellowship training in interventional radiology (minimum requirement).

Proposed Compensation:

• Salary Range: $330,000 – $400,000
• Incentives Offered: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), Relocation/Sign On incentives approved until October 2025

Call Coverage:

• On-call duties, including weekends, after hours, and holidays, shared equally among team members.
• This position reports to the Chief of Interventional Radiology.

Academic Affiliation:

• Faculty appointment available.

Practice Environment:

• Inpatient and outpatient services.

Eligibility:

• Open to current trainees and recent graduates.

Work Schedule:

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Additional Benefits:

• This is an excellent opportunity to work in a wide range of outpatient services.

Benefits of Living in San Antonio and Texas:

• No State Income Tax: Enjoy a financial advantage by living in Texas.
• Quality of Life: San Antonio offers a high quality of life with numerous activities, cultural events, and historic attractions.
• Vibrant Culture: Enjoy a rich arts scene, professional sports, excellent shopping, and diverse dining options.
• Family-Friendly: The city is known for its outstanding schools and welcoming family atmosphere.
• Outdoor Activities: With a year-round mild climate, San Antonio provides plentiful opportunities for outdoor recreation.

If you are passionate about providing exemplary care to our veterans and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact The Physician Recruiter, Craig Rickaway, at craig.rickaway@va.gov for more information or to submit your CV and cover letter.

Join us in serving those who have served our country, and become an integral part of an esteemed and supportive healthcare team in the great state of Texas!

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

South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is comprised of two inpatient campuses: the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio and the Kerrville VA Hospital in Kerrville, Texas. STVHCS serves one of the largest primary service areas in the nation and is part of the VA Heart of Texas Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 17), with offices located in Arlington, Texas. South Texas provides health care services for 80,000 unique Veterans. The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital (ALMMVH), named after the nation’s most decorated World War II hero, is a quaternary care facility, which is affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). Comprehensive health care is provided through acute medical, surgical, mental health, physical medicine and rehabilitation, geriatric, and primary care services. Comprised of a Spinal Cord Injury Center, a Community Living Center, a Domiciliary, and a Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP). ALMMVH provides quaternary services including bone marrow transplantation, open-heart surgery, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography. As a Level II Research facility ALMMVH has projects that include aging, cardiac surgery, cancer, diabetes and HIV. The facility has one of three National Institutes of Health sponsored clinical research centers in the VA. In addition, the Geriatric Research, Education & Clinical Center (GRECC) is a “Center of Excellence.” The Kerrville VA Hospital (KVAH), located 65 miles northwest of San Antonio, provides primary care, some specialty care, geriatric evaluation and management, palliative care, and long-term care services with a Community Living Center. Outpatient clinics offer primary care and some specialty care while sharing resources with each other and their respective communities. When required, Veterans are referred to ALMMVH or KVAH for specialty care including medicine, surgery, neuropsychiatry, rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and long-term care services.