South Texas VA Remote Diagnostic Radiologist Role with the Department of Veterans Affairs Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Approved. Education Debt Repayment Available

Join our team and serve our nation's finest! We are looking for dedicated Diagnostic Radiologists to participate in remote positions, utilizing a broad spectrum of clinical management and diagnostic imaging skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in staff meetings, committees, and peer reviews
• Maintain VA training and credentials
• Adhere to policies on duty, documentation, patient care, and health requirements
• Engage in clinical management and patient safety initiatives
• Establish and oversee imaging protocols, ensuring patient safety
• Provide timely interpretation of imaging results and consultative services
• Participate in clinical conferences and quality management activities

Essential Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Degree in Medicine (MD or equivalent) from an accredited institution
• Current and unrestricted medical license
• Completion of accredited residency training, eligible for board certification
• Proficiency in general radiology and multi-modality radiology preferred
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development and ethical practice

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (subject to change based on operational needs)

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) offering up to $40,000 per year for 5 years, totaling up to $200,000 tax-free
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Contribution to meaningful research and teaching
• Comprehensive total rewards package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans

Application Process: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via our website or contact us for further information on how to join our dedicated team committed to veteran care.

For detailed information about qualifications, benefits, and the recruitment process, refer to the VA job posting.

Apply Today! Be part of a team that makes a difference every day in the lives of our veterans.

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.