Radiologist - Hybrid Academic Radiologist, Core Teaching Faculty, University Affiliation, Incentive

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

We understand that choosing your next radiology position is about more than compensation. It is about finding the right colleagues, clinical environment, professional opportunities, and work-life balance. We encourage interested radiologists to call Dr. DeWitt, (804) 402-4153, directly for an informal, confidential conversation about our team, teaching opportunities, hybrid work arrangements, and what makes practicing at the Central Virginia VA a rewarding career choice. The Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, Virginia, invites you to join our dynamic Diagnostic Radiology team, where clinical excellence, resident education, professional collaboration, and Veteran-centered care come together. We offer the best of both worlds: the flexibility of working from home through a hybrid schedule, combined with the professional fulfillment of practicing onsite alongside radiology residents, experienced physician colleagues, and skilled technologists. Our philosophy emphasizes teamwork, professional respect, shared expertise, and a sustainable approach to clinical practice. A Collaborative Academic Environment Practice in a large, academically affiliated medical center with close ties to Virginia Commonwealth University. Participate in resident education, case-based teaching, multidisciplinary consultation, and ongoing professional development. We value radiologists who enjoy sharing their knowledge, discussing challenging cases, mentoring the next generation of physicians, and contributing to a positive learning environment. A Balanced Hybrid Work Model Enjoy a combination of onsite clinical practice and telework opportunities, subject to departmental needs and VA policy. Onsite days provide meaningful interaction with residents, technologists, clinical colleagues, and patients. Remote days offer the opportunity for focused diagnostic interpretation and greater flexibility in managing professional and personal responsibilities. Our goal is a sustainable practice model that supports both exceptional patient care and physician well-being. Professional Collaboration and Clinical Variety Join a team that values the experience and perspective of its physicians. Opportunities include consultation across clinical specialties, advanced imaging interpretation, interdisciplinary conferences, quality improvement, and protocol development. Fellowship-trained neuroradiologists are particularly encouraged to apply, although qualified diagnostic radiologists with a strong commitment to teaching and teamwork are welcome. VA offers a comprehensive federal physician compensation and benefits package, including: VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized to a qualified applicant. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): The position is eligible for the EDRP. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Ms. Monique Head at [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Priority dual-appointment internal moonlighting opportunities, 25% Recruitment/Relocation Bonus 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 duties and responsibilities of the Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist include, but are not limited to the following: Acts as imaging and interventional consultant to clinical services. Reviews all service, facility, Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) policies, procedures and guidelines. Documents their procedures, consultations, and healthcare decisions in the medical record. Supervises the administration of medications, including contrast agents, by technologists and/or nurses. Communicates emergent findings directly to the treating physician/service in a timely manner. Develops of, and adherence to, standard procedures and protocols. Maintains, directs, and encourages radiation and MRI safety practices. Evaluates image and study quality on daily basis and are responsible to fill tech QI templates in the PACS system when image quality is suboptimal. Work Schedule: The position is full-time, with a standard Monday-Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. After-hours, weekend, and holiday call responsibilities apply.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in the list published for the year the residency, or fellowship if applicable, was completed; OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States; OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applica