Radiologist opportunity with Loan Repayment

Join one of the nation’s oldest and most storied VA medical centers as a Physician Radiologist serving Veterans in the greater Dayton region. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity with a competitive compensation package, strong work–life balance, and the satisfaction of practicing mission-driven medicine in a collegial, multidisciplinary environment.

Practice opportunity

As a Physician Radiologist at the Dayton VA Medical Center, you will provide a full range of diagnostic radiology services in support of a comprehensive, integrated health care system. You will collaborate closely with referring providers, technologists, and clinical teams to assure high-quality imaging, timely reports, and excellent patient-centered care for Veterans.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing clinical oversight of contrast and other imaging-related medications, and serving as a resource for radiation and MRI safety.

 

• Participating in infection control, quality assurance, peer review, protocol review, and performance improvement activities.

 

• Interpreting imaging studies with comparison to prior exams and correlation with clinical information, and generating clear, clinically useful reports with impressions and recommendations.

 

• Supporting patient care with timely communication of critical or time-sensitive results using appropriate escalation methods.

 

• Consulting with referring clinicians on exam selection, imaging findings, and additional workup; participating in multidisciplinary conferences such as Tumor Board.

 

• Interacting directly with patients within the scope of radiology practice, including obtaining relevant clinical history, providing education, documenting in CPRS, and obtaining informed consent when indicated.

 

• Preferred experience: Body imaging fellowship training is preferred but not required.

Compensation and benefits

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package for physicians. Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine final compensation (Base Pay + Market Pay).

Highlights include:

• Highly competitive pay: Base salary range of $375,000–$400,000 per year, plus annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.

 

• Student loan reimbursement: Position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program, with potential awards up to $200,000 over 1–5 years (approval, amount, and period determined by VHA Education Loan Repayment Services).

 

• Sign-on incentive: Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) may be authorized.

 

• Robust paid time off: 50–55 days of paid time off annually, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible 5 days paid absence for CME.

 

• Retirement: Federal pension (with 5-year vesting) plus federal 401(k)-type plan with up to 5% employer contributions.

 

• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care coverage, with many programs eligible to carry into retirement.

 

• Professional support: Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement (for full-time, board-certified physicians); free malpractice coverage with tail coverage.

 

• Flexibility: No physician employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting.

Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (or as directed by the Therapeutic and Diagnostic Imaging Service Chief).

Telework: Limited telework may be available in accordance with agency policy.

Why Dayton and the Miami Valley?

The Dayton region offers a balanced, family-friendly lifestyle with easy access to major Midwestern cities. Physicians and their families enjoy:

• Affordable cost of living: Housing and everyday expenses are generally lower than many comparable metropolitan areas, allowing your salary to go further.

 

• Strong schools and suburbs: Nearby communities such as Beavercreek and Kettering are frequently noted for quality public schools and attractive residential neighborhoods.

 

• Outdoor recreation: The region features extensive parks and greenways, including miles of biking and walking trails along the Great Miami River and surrounding areas.

 

• Cultural amenities: Dayton is home to performing arts, museums, and the nearby National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, offering enriching activities for individuals and families.

 

• Convenient access: Centrally located within a few hours’ drive of cities such as Cincinnati and Columbus, with regional air travel options for personal and professional travel.

 

• Community feel: A welcoming, mid-sized metro area with a sense of community, manageable commutes, and diverse neighborhoods suited to many lifestyles.

About the Dayton VA Medical Center and VA’s Whole Health mission

The Dayton VA Medical Center, founded in 1867 and located on a historic campus at 4100 West Third Street, is one of the nation’s oldest VA facilities and provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and mental health services. The facility serves Veterans across Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan as part of Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 10.

VISN 10 is advancing a Whole Health System of care that empowers Veterans to take charge of their health and well-being, emphasizing personalized health plans, healing relationships, and strong connections to community resources. As a radiologist here, you will be part of a team committed to honoring America’s Veterans by providing exceptional, comprehensive care that improves their health and quality of life.

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

The Dayton VAMC is a state of the art teaching facility that has been serving Veterans for 146 years, having accepted its first patient in 1867. The Dayton VA Medical Center provides a full range of health care through medical, surgical, mental health (inpatient and outpatient), home and community health programs, geriatric (nursing home), physical medicine and therapy services, neurology, oncology, dentistry, and hospice.

The Medical Center has 467 hospital beds:

• 225 nursing home beds
• 127 acute care beds
• 115 domiciliary beds

The Medical Center also has contracts with Wright Patterson Air Force Base and eleven (11) area hospitals. We offer a wide variety of unique programs including:

• Hospice Unit
• Geriatric Evaluation and Management
• Respite Care
• Alzheimer's Unit
• Home Base Primary Care
• Residential and Outpatient Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Substance Abuse Programs
• Homeless
• Sleep Disorder
• Women's Health Programs

Mission Statement

To fulfill President Lincoln's promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans.

Core Values

VA’s five core values underscore the obligations inherent in VA’s mission: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence. The core values define “who we are,” our culture, and how we care for Veterans and eligible beneficiaries. Our values are more than just words – they affect outcomes in our daily interactions with Veterans and eligible beneficiaries and with each other. Taking the first letter of each word—Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence—creates a powerful acronym, “I CARE,” that reminds each VA employee of the importance of their role in this Department. These core values come together as five promises we make as individuals and as an organization to those we serve.

Integrity: Act with high moral principle. Adhere to the highest professional standards. Maintain the trust and confidence of all with whom I engage.

Commitment: Work diligently to serve Veterans and other beneficiaries. Be driven by an earnest belief in VA’s mission. Fulfill my individual responsibilities and organizational responsibilities.

Advocacy: Be truly Veteran-centric by identifying, fully considering, and appropriately advancing the interests of Veterans and other beneficiaries.

Respect: Treat all those I serve and with whom I work with dignity and respect. Show respect to earn it.

Excellence: Strive for the highest quality and continuous improvement. Be thoughtful and decisive in leadership, accountable for my actions, willing to admit mistakes, and rigorous in correcting them.

Dayton is a midsized city of approximately 800,000 located in south/central Ohio.  Enjoy all the amenities of metropolitan living without all of the hassles.  Known for excellent schools, affordable housing and attractive neighborhoods with short commute times, Dayton offers a wide range of recreation, sports, culture, and educational opportunities.  Additionally, Dayton is slightly over an hour drive from Cincinnati and Columbus making this an ideal Ohio location.  

It was in a small bicycle shop in Dayton that the Wright brothers imagined their aerodynamic principles and created their first gliders. The so-called "birthplace of aviation" remembers its lofty past with the National Museum of the U. S. Air Force and the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. SunWatch Indian Village and Archaeological Park offers a glimpse at an earlier history of the area.

Dayton's vibrant arts and cultural scenes boast numerous museums, theaters and galleries. Dayton offers both a revamped downtown area full of unique activities, and suburbs that provide close-knit communities for the many who call the region home.

As the hometown of first flyers Orville and Wilbur Wright, as well as the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio's sixth-largest metro area is rich in aviation history. Aviation enthusiasts will appreciate the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and the Wright Brothers National Memorial.

Those who enjoy spending time outdoors will find nearly 20 different metro parks and more than 330 miles of paved biking trails. Several historic neighborhoods and districts, a bike-share program and about a dozen craft and microbreweries add to Dayton's cultural jewels.