Make a Lasting Impact: Radiologist Opening at Eastern Kansas Healthcare System Topeka KS *Huge Bonus*

Eastern Kansas Healthcare System is looking for two full-time radiologists. One at our Leavenworth KS VA, and one at our Topeka, KS VA. This is a full government job with full government benefits. Position is authorized for up to $200k in student loan repayment.

The VA Eastern Kansas Healthcare System provides comprehensive medical care to over 41,000 Veterans across 39 counties in Kansas and Missouri. It is anchored by the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth and the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka, offering 4-star CMS-rated inpatient, surgical, and psychiatric care. 

Leavenworth, KS. Is a great city in many different respects. It's the first city in Kansas, offering historical charm with a vibrant and growing community. Just 30 mins from Kansas City, you get access to all the events and culture without all the hustle and bustle. With some of the lowest costs of living in the country, you can truly live your best life. With the new sports team moving just right down the street, the future is bright for the Leavenworth Community. Downtown Leavenworth gives you full access to local restaurants, movie theaters, and many other shops.

  Topeka offers major-city amenities in a low-cost, mid-sized setting: affordable and fast home options, strong schools, abundant green spaces, vibrant community culture, and a stable, diverse job market. Ideal for families, professionals, and retirees seeking value without compromising on lifestyle.

Salary: $325,000-$400,000, PLUS AN AMAZING RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

The Radiologist position operates within the Eastern Kansas Health Care System (EKHCS), including the Colmery-O'Neil VAMC and/or the Dwight D. Eisenhower VAMC. The incumbent provides a full spectrum of image interpretation, image-guided procedures, and patient care services within the specialty of Diagnostic Radiology, and may also possess additional subspecialty expertise. In addition to clinical practice, duties include participation in quality assurance and performance improvement, oversight of technical quality, education of staff and trainees, committee assignments, support of telehealth and remote workflows as applicable, and other activities that support clinical operations and the mission, values, and goals of the VA and the Medical Center.

Radiologists may provide consultation or interpretation via telehealth platforms as needed, in accordance with VA policies and applicable licensure requirements. The incumbent maintains required licensure and board certification as per VA policy, and supports credentialing and privileging processes.

If interested please send cv or call.

Jeffrey D. Richter PPR RN

jeffrey.richter5@va.gov

913-731-9960

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

Since 1946, the staff of the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center has been serving veterans. Today, we proudly serve our nation's veterans with excellent health care as part of the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System (VAEKHCS).