Nuclear Medicine Physician at Mather VA

Professional Growth with Balance: Nuclear Medicine Physician at Mather VA!

Join Our Distinguished Team as a Nuclear Medicine Physician at the VA Northern California Health Care System, Mather Clinic!

Are you driven by a passion for nuclear medicine and a commitment to serving our nation's heroes? The VA Northern California Health Care System invites you to be a part of our exceptional team in delivering high-quality nuclear medicine care to veterans. Located in Mather, CA, you'll find a rewarding career and a vibrant community to call home.

Nuclear Medicine Physician Role Overview:

The Nuclear Medicine Physician provides comprehensive nuclear medicine services to veterans, ensuring continuity of care within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Reporting to the Chief of Radiology, the provider is a key clinical member within the medical center.

The provider will be responsible for the assessment and care of new and returning patients requiring nuclear medicine procedures. Responsibilities include performing and interpreting nuclear medicine procedures, consultations, and follow-up care, both for inpatients and outpatients. The provider will also participate in multidisciplinary team conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and educational activities.

Responsibilities Include:

Veteran-Centered Care:

• Deliver comprehensive nuclear medicine services with an emphasis on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education, and management of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.
• Promote shared decision-making with veterans and their families to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Clinical Excellence:

• Interpret, report, and/or perform a wide range of imaging radiological procedures and provide nuclear medicine therapies such as Pluvicto treatment as needed.
• Review and protocol new routine, inpatient, and urgent incoming nuclear medicine orders.
• Refer patients to other staff physicians for continuation of care.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of reports for the procedures interpreted or performed and actively participate in the department's physician peer review process.
• Act as Authorized User for service when necessary.
• Perform a wide range of Nuclear Medicine diagnostic interpretations of the studies produced by the Imaging Section.
• Ensure the quality of the diagnostic examinations performed by the Imaging Section.
• Perform a wide range of PET CT scans, bone imaging, myocardial perfusion imaging, brain imaging, and nuclear medicine therapy procedures such as radioiodine ablation for thyroid diseases and Lu177 PSMA treatment for metastatic prostate cancer.

Why You Should Join Us:

1. Impactful Work: Provide comprehensive, patient-centered nuclear medicine care to the veteran population, ensuring their health and well-being. Your expertise and dedication will directly impact the lives of veterans, making a meaningful difference every day.
2. State-of-the-Art Facility: Work in a modern, well-equipped facility that supports advanced nuclear medicine diagnostics and treatments. Our commitment to excellence means you'll have access to the latest medical technologies and resources, empowering you to deliver top-notch care.
3. Collaborative Environment: Join a dynamic team of esteemed professionals who value collaboration and continuous improvement. Share knowledge, innovate together, and benefit from a multidisciplinary approach that includes experts from various fields working in unison to provide comprehensive care.
4. Competitive Compensation and Unmatched Benefits:
• Enjoy a competitive salary range of $330,000 to $400,000 per year, designed for your well-being and peace of mind.
• Performance Bonus: Additional performance-based incentives.
• Recruitment Incentive: Attractive recruitment incentive to help ease your transition into the role.
• Annual Cost of Living Increase: Adjustments to keep your salary competitive with inflation.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits. Multiple plan options, with coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
• Retirement Benefits: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) featuring a pension plan, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching up to 5%, and Social Security benefits. This provides a secure retirement foundation.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over five years.
• Paid Time Off: Physicians earn 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 federal holidays per year, and up to 5 days for authorized absence to attend CME training.
• Life Insurance: Coverage through the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI).
• Malpractice Liability Protection: Includes free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): Reimbursement available for CME expenses, supporting your professional growth.
5. Work-Life Balance and Supportive Workplace: The VA Northern California Health Care System is committed to creating a supportive work environment that allows physicians to focus on providing excellent care without sacrificing personal well-being. We offer flexible scheduling, comprehensive support services, and a collaborative culture that promotes work-life balance, making it a great place to work.
6. A Commitment to Innovation and Excellence: The VA is dedicated to continuous improvement and innovative practices. Be part of an organization that values research, implements the latest medical advancements, and strives for excellence in all aspects of patient care.
7. Make a Lasting Difference: Your role as a Nuclear Medicine Physician at the VA isn't just a job—it's a mission. You'll have the opportunity to give back to those who have given so much for our country, providing care that honors their service and promotes their well-being.

Discover Mather, CA:

Mather is a vibrant community located in Sacramento County, known for its rich history and welcoming atmosphere. The area boasts:

• Convenient Location: Easy access to Sacramento and nearby attractions.
• Educational Institutions: Proximity to renowned universities such as UC Davis and Sacramento State.
• Healthcare Excellence: Access to top-tier medical facilities.
• Outdoor Delights: Beautiful parks, trails, and recreational areas for hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities.
• Cultural Richness: Diverse cultural experiences including museums, theaters, music venues, and dining options.
• Family-Friendly Environment: Community events and family-centered services, making it a great place for families.

Ready to Make a Difference?

For additional information or to connect with our Human Resources team, please contact: Gregory.Salmon@va.gov

Join us in making a difference. Honor the service, empower veteran health, and live life to the fullest in Mather, CA!

The Department of Veteran Affairs Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is an integrated health care delivery system, offering a comprehensive array of medical, surgical, rehabilitative, mental health and extended care to veterans in Northern California. The health system is comprised of a medical center in Sacramento; a rehabilitation and extended care facility in Martinez; outpatient clinics in Martinez, Fairfield, Vallejo, Stockton, Modesto, Sonora, Sacramento (Mather and McClellan Park), Auburn, Yuba City, Redding, Chico, and Yreka; and dental clinics in Vallejo, Sacramento and Redding.

The Sacramento VA Medical Center is a 81-bed, state-of-the-art, inpatient facility offering a full range of comprehensive health care services including medical, surgical, primary and mental health care. The medical center, which is comprised of 25 medical-surgical beds, 30 TCU beds, 10 ICU beds, 16 BHICU, and a four room operating suite, also a cardiac catheterization lab, a gastrointestinal & endoscopy suite, angiography capability and 16,000 square-feet of research laboratory. Offers a wide range of outpatient and diagnostic services, including mammography, MRI, CT, and PET scanning.

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Sacramento, California is one of the most historic cities in California. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and American River, two hours between both San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains with access to exceptional wine in Napa and Sonoma. Known as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, recognized for its cutting-edge cuisine, farm-fresh restaurants, and plentiful farmers' markets. Sacramento has many cultural and artistic events, live music, dining and the NBA's Sacramento Kings. Come see why this is the place to live, work and play!

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