Opportunity for a Radiologist Mammographer in Beautiful San Antonio, Texas

Are you a Board-Certified Radiologist with a passion for mammography and a desire to serve our nation's veterans? The South Texas VA is excited to announce an opening for a full-time, permanent Radiologist Mammographer in San Antonio, Texas!

Opportunity Highlights:

• Position Title: Physician, Radiologist Mammographer
• Location: South Texas VA, San Antonio, TX
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Compensation: Competitive salary range of $350,000 to $375,000 with approved relocation and recruitment incentives
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Yes, up to $40,000 per year for up to 5 years, tax-free

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide interpretations for multimodality diagnostic services with an emphasis on mammographic skills, including screening and diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, tomography, as well as ultrasound and stereotactic guided biopsies.
• Participate in educational activities and reviews such as tumor boards and peer reviews.
• Collaborate with a team of 6 Mammography Technicians, 1 RN Mammography Navigator, and 1 Mammogram Diagnostic Radiology Tech Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified in Radiology
• Proficient in multimodality and multi-organ system diagnostics
• Current proficiency in mammography, including diagnostic mammograms, tomography, ultrasound, and biopsies
• Prior experience with MQSA and ACR Mammography Certification

Living in Texas and San Antonio: San Antonio, Texas, offers a unique blend of rich history, vibrant culture, and modern amenities. Known for the famous River Walk, the Alamo, and a bustling arts scene, San Antonio is a city that provides an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy warm weather year-round, excellent schools, and a plethora of outdoor recreational activities. Texas also boasts no state income tax, making it an attractive place to settle.

Federal Employee Benefits:

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $40,000 per year for up to 5 years, tax-free.
• Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS): A robust retirement plan that includes Social Security benefits and a pension. Your FERS retirement benefits are calculated based on years of service and the highest salary; the basic benefit formula ensures you receive a comfortable retirement income.
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): A retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k), with government matching contributions up to 5%.
• Leave Package: Generous leave package including 26 days of annual vacation leave, 13 days of sick leave per year, and 10 paid federal holidays annually, ensuring an excellent work-life balance.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care to our veterans, we would love to hear from you. For more information about this unique opportunity, please contact [Contact Person’s Name] at [Contact Person’s Email] or visit our website.

Thank you for considering a career with the South Texas VA. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our team and the San Antonio community.

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 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• 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.