The VA Central Texas Health Care System is seeking Radiology Diagnostic (Deputy Chief) for Imaging Service at the Austin VA Clinic. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive May be Authorized for highly qualified individual. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) is authorized Podiatrists should apply to CAZM-12843484-26-JMS
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. Education: Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in 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. License: 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience: Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology One year in a leadership or supervisory position Well-rounded and experienced physician capable of interpreting a wide gamut of CT, MRI, Diagnostic Ultrasound, GI/GU One year of experience in healthcare administration Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: This position is primarily sedentary in nature. Radiologists interpret and/or perform a wide variety of diagnostic imaging examinations. Radiologist spend most of their day in offices with dim lighting, looking at monitors, voice dictation, typing, using phones and printers. Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (1 hr); Standing (1 hr); Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Both eyes required; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted)
This is an Open Continuous Announcement & will remain open until May 13, 2026, or until all positions are filled. The first cut-off date is December 19, 2025. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period. Daily work assignments are assigned by the Chief/Deputy Chief of the Imaging Service. Prescreening pending orders as required/necessary. Overall responsibility for the daily operation of the department. Troubleshoots issues and establishes process improvements as necessary to streamline processes within the department. Serves on several committees as designated by the Chief, Imaging Service Ensures the Internal Peer Reviews program is monitored, and addresses issues identified. Ensures the On-going Provider Performance Evaluation (OPPE) and Focused Provider Performance Evaluation (FPPE) processes are in place and utilized to evaluate radiologist performance. Reviews new equipment/replacement equipment requirements are identified, and equipment is ordered. Oversite of Waco, Austin and the CBOCs for all radiologic needs. Ensures Waco and Austin are managing patient workload, pending orders and staffing to support the overall Imaging Service. Overall responsibility for ensuring all administrative actions is completed in a timely fashion. Performs Acting Chief duties in the absence of the Chief. Work Schedule: 0800-1630; Rotating Holidays; Rotating on-call Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) or Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified individual Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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 Learn more. EDRP Authorized: . Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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