Staff Radiologist
Beckley VA Medical Center – Beckley, WV
Aptive is seeking a full-time Staff Radiologist to support inpatient and outpatient imaging services at the Beckley VA Medical Center. This role offers a stable weekday schedule, no call, and the opportunity to serve Veterans in a collaborative, mission-driven federal healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Review imaging requests to ensure exam appropriateness and protocol accuracy based on clinical indications and established criteria
- Interpret imaging studies with clinical correlation and generate timely, high-quality diagnostic reports
- Communicate critical and time-sensitive findings promptly
- Oversee image quality, radiation safety, and patient safety, including technologist feedback and dosimetry compliance
- Provide clinical oversight of contrast administration, patient preparation, and infection control practices
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities, including peer review, MRI safety, and Radiology QA committees
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, advise providers on exam selection and results, and participate in conferences such as Tumor Board
- Support patient-centered care through documentation, informed consent, coordination of care, and definitive result communication
- Contribute to education, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement through data analysis, leadership collaboration, and adoption of imaging advancements
Work Environment & Schedule
- Setting: Inpatient and outpatient radiology services
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
- Call: None
- Weekends/Holidays: None
- Travel: Not required
- Telemedicine: Not permitted
- Support: Collaborative nursing and administrative staff
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive federal physician salary (base + market pay)
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): up to $200,000
- Comprehensive federal benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Federal retirement programs with matching contributions
- Paid federal holidays and annual leave
- Continuing medical education support and malpractice coverage
- Retention incentives available for highly qualified candidates
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
- Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
- Federal DEA registration
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
Beckley VA Medical Center, part of the VA Beckley Healthcare System, is a full-service Veterans Health Administration facility located in Beckley, West Virginia. The medical center provides comprehensive primary, specialty, and mental health care to eligible Veterans across southern West Virginia and surrounding rural communities, serving approximately 11 counties in the region.
The facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services, including primary care, cardiology, mental health services, women’s health, extended care and rehabilitation, pharmacy services, spinal cord injury care, social work, and whole health programs. Many specialty services function through provider referral to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
The Beckley VA Medical Center provides both primary and specialty care services, including:
Primary Care
Cardiology
Mental Health Care
Extended Care & Rehabilitation
Women’s Health
Pharmacy Services
Spinal Cord Injury & Disorder Care
Social Work & Whole Health Programs
Referral requirements apply to some specialty clinics such as cardiology.
Beckley VA Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission, reflecting its commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and continuous performance improvement. In addition to care delivered at the main campus, the healthcare system supports access through outpatient clinics and a mobile clinic, helping reach Veterans in more remote areas.