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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Physician - Diagnostic Radiologist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Alexandria, Louisiana, United States, 71302

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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.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus)

May be approved for highly qualified candidate

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment)

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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

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.

Duties

The Diagnostic Radiologist provides a spectrum of image interpretation, image-guided procedures, and patient care services within the specialty of Diagnostic Radiology (Imaging) and may also possess additional subspecialty expertise.

In addition to the clinical practice of general Diagnostic Radiology, other duties include contributions to Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement, oversight of technical quality, education of staff and trainees, committee assignments and other duties and activities that support clinical operations and the Mission, Values and Goals of the VA and the Medical Center, as assigned.

Provide expertise and support in various facets of Diagnostic Radiology and patient care.

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