U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Section Chief of Imaging Physician
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Martinsburg, West Virginia, us, 25402
Summary
Martinsburg VA Medical Center is located in the heart of West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle and serves a service area of more than 70,000 Veterans. The 2‑page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series.
Duties
Position requires 60% direct outpatient care as a member of the Radiology team; and 40% Administrative Functions.
The incumbent is responsible for supervision and oversight for administrative operations and physicians within the Imaging Service.
Collaborate in the development and maintenance of written policies and procedures defining operational requirements for the Diagnostics Service.
Monitor Diagnostics Service performance and assess adherence to VA standards, assure quality and effectiveness of care, and meet VA performance measures.
Conduct, monitor, and maintain OPPEs and FPPEs for radiologists.
Develop and monitor performance/outcome metrics and conduct analysis of existing Diagnostics programs and services.
Ensure the Diagnostics programs are compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements.
Respond to patient inquiries that arise from daily practice, through the Patient Advocate, through the front office, and by Congressional action.
Outstanding customer service is expected.
Adapt to changing circumstances while displaying a high degree of interpersonal skill.
Interpret General Radiology examinations (plain film) as provided.
Perform fluoroscopic examinations (contrast and non‑contrast) with the assistance of a licensed Technologist.
Interpret CT examinations of the head, neck, body, and extremities.
Interpret MRI examinations of the head, neck, body, and extremities.
Optional: Interpret routine Nuclear Medicine studies such as Bone Scan, HIDA, MUGA, Thyroid. Interpret SPECT Myocardial examinations, including stress tests.
Participate in Quality Management activities such as film quality, clerical checks, peer review and other activities as required.
Assist providers in performance of specialized examinations when requested.
Optional: Perform some IR procedures.
Compensation and Benefits VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. (VHA Physician Total Rewards.)
Recruitment Incentive : Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance) : Authorized
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)
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
Work Schedule Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, depending on service needs.
Location Martinsburg lies just over an hour west of Washington, DC, on Interstate 81. Martinsburg is the largest city in the Eastern Panhandle and the eighth largest in West Virginia. The city is home to historic and architecturally important buildings and offers many local shops, dining and cultural attractions.
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship; non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre‑employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state‑issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Must pass pre‑employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.
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.
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 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.
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.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Preferred Experience 5 years supervisory experience in an outpatient radiology setting.
Physical Requirements
Lifting up to 35 pounds, intermittently; moderate carrying (15‑35 pounds), intermittently; lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care; pulling, intermittently; pushing, intermittently; reaching above the shoulders, intermittently, both hands required; walking, intermittently; standing, intermittently; kneeling, intermittently; and repeated bending.
Additional Information Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well‑being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health‑related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant’s criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits Overview As a federal employee you have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Duties
Position requires 60% direct outpatient care as a member of the Radiology team; and 40% Administrative Functions.
The incumbent is responsible for supervision and oversight for administrative operations and physicians within the Imaging Service.
Collaborate in the development and maintenance of written policies and procedures defining operational requirements for the Diagnostics Service.
Monitor Diagnostics Service performance and assess adherence to VA standards, assure quality and effectiveness of care, and meet VA performance measures.
Conduct, monitor, and maintain OPPEs and FPPEs for radiologists.
Develop and monitor performance/outcome metrics and conduct analysis of existing Diagnostics programs and services.
Ensure the Diagnostics programs are compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements.
Respond to patient inquiries that arise from daily practice, through the Patient Advocate, through the front office, and by Congressional action.
Outstanding customer service is expected.
Adapt to changing circumstances while displaying a high degree of interpersonal skill.
Interpret General Radiology examinations (plain film) as provided.
Perform fluoroscopic examinations (contrast and non‑contrast) with the assistance of a licensed Technologist.
Interpret CT examinations of the head, neck, body, and extremities.
Interpret MRI examinations of the head, neck, body, and extremities.
Optional: Interpret routine Nuclear Medicine studies such as Bone Scan, HIDA, MUGA, Thyroid. Interpret SPECT Myocardial examinations, including stress tests.
Participate in Quality Management activities such as film quality, clerical checks, peer review and other activities as required.
Assist providers in performance of specialized examinations when requested.
Optional: Perform some IR procedures.
Compensation and Benefits VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. (VHA Physician Total Rewards.)
Recruitment Incentive : Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance) : Authorized
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)
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
Work Schedule Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, depending on service needs.
Location Martinsburg lies just over an hour west of Washington, DC, on Interstate 81. Martinsburg is the largest city in the Eastern Panhandle and the eighth largest in West Virginia. The city is home to historic and architecturally important buildings and offers many local shops, dining and cultural attractions.
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship; non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre‑employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state‑issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Must pass pre‑employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.
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.
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 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.
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.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Preferred Experience 5 years supervisory experience in an outpatient radiology setting.
Physical Requirements
Lifting up to 35 pounds, intermittently; moderate carrying (15‑35 pounds), intermittently; lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care; pulling, intermittently; pushing, intermittently; reaching above the shoulders, intermittently, both hands required; walking, intermittently; standing, intermittently; kneeling, intermittently; and repeated bending.
Additional Information Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well‑being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health‑related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant’s criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits Overview As a federal employee you have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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