U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician - Radiology Diagnostic (Deputy Chief) - EDRP and Recruitment/Relocatio
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Physician – Radiology Diagnostic (Deputy Chief) – EDRP and Recruitment/Relocation May be Authorized
Summary
The VA Central Texas Health Care System is seeking a Radiology Diagnostic (Deputy Chief) for the Imaging Service at the Austin VA Clinic. Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified individuals. The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) is authorized; eligibility requires submission of an application within four months of appointment.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or licensing may be referred and tentatively selected but can be hired only after all requirements are met. Current VA physicians who met prior qualification standards are deemed to have met the 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: Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine from a VA‑approved school in the year of completion.
License: Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
Residency training: Completed residency approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Eligible residencies include ACGME, AOA, and other residency programs with at least five years of verified U.S. practice.
Residents in accredited residency programs may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) – fully licensed, intermittent or fee‑basis. PRPs are not independent practitioners but perform restricted duties under supervision.
English language proficiency: Proficient in spoken and written English.
Preferred experience: Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology; at least one year in a leadership or supervisory position; wide experience interpreting CT, MRI, diagnostic ultrasound, GI/GU; one year of experience in healthcare administration.
Physical requirements: Primarily sedentary with light lifting ( Duties
Announcement is open continuously until May 13, 2026, or until all positions are filled. First cutoff is December 19, 2025.
Applications received after the cutoff will be referred periodically as vacancies arise.
Applicants remain active for 3 months after initial application. To remain active beyond this period, update your application through your USAJobs account.
Daily work assignments are assigned by the Chief/Deputy Chief of the Imaging Service.
Prescreen pending orders as required.
Overall responsibility for the daily operation of the department and implementation of process improvements.
Serves on committees designated by the Chief, including the Internal Peer Reviews program, ensuring monitoring and addressing issues.
Ensures ongoing Provider Performance Evaluation (OPPE) and Focused Provider Performance Evaluation (FPPE) processes are in place and utilized.
Reviews equipment requirements and orders replacement equipment.
Oversight of Waco, Austin and associated CBOCs for radiologic needs.
Manages patient workload, pending orders and staffing to support the Imaging Service.
Ensures all administrative actions are completed timely.
Performs Acting Chief duties in the absence of the Chief.
Work schedule: 08:00–16:30, rotating holidays, rotating on‑call.
Recruitment incentive (sign‑on bonus) or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified individuals.
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligible up to $200,000 over one to five years.
Subject to eligibility per VHA policy; submit application within four months of appointment.
Offers comprehensive total rewards package: competitive salary, performance bonus, regular salary increases, paid time off (50–55 days), retirement (federal pension and 401(k) with up to 5% contributions), federal health and vision coverage, limited liability malpractice protection.
No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Base Pay Range
$355,180.00/yr – $400,000.00/yr
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The VA Central Texas Health Care System is seeking a Radiology Diagnostic (Deputy Chief) for the Imaging Service at the Austin VA Clinic. Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified individuals. The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) is authorized; eligibility requires submission of an application within four months of appointment.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or licensing may be referred and tentatively selected but can be hired only after all requirements are met. Current VA physicians who met prior qualification standards are deemed to have met the 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: Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine from a VA‑approved school in the year of completion.
License: Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
Residency training: Completed residency approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Eligible residencies include ACGME, AOA, and other residency programs with at least five years of verified U.S. practice.
Residents in accredited residency programs may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) – fully licensed, intermittent or fee‑basis. PRPs are not independent practitioners but perform restricted duties under supervision.
English language proficiency: Proficient in spoken and written English.
Preferred experience: Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology; at least one year in a leadership or supervisory position; wide experience interpreting CT, MRI, diagnostic ultrasound, GI/GU; one year of experience in healthcare administration.
Physical requirements: Primarily sedentary with light lifting ( Duties
Announcement is open continuously until May 13, 2026, or until all positions are filled. First cutoff is December 19, 2025.
Applications received after the cutoff will be referred periodically as vacancies arise.
Applicants remain active for 3 months after initial application. To remain active beyond this period, update your application through your USAJobs account.
Daily work assignments are assigned by the Chief/Deputy Chief of the Imaging Service.
Prescreen pending orders as required.
Overall responsibility for the daily operation of the department and implementation of process improvements.
Serves on committees designated by the Chief, including the Internal Peer Reviews program, ensuring monitoring and addressing issues.
Ensures ongoing Provider Performance Evaluation (OPPE) and Focused Provider Performance Evaluation (FPPE) processes are in place and utilized.
Reviews equipment requirements and orders replacement equipment.
Oversight of Waco, Austin and associated CBOCs for radiologic needs.
Manages patient workload, pending orders and staffing to support the Imaging Service.
Ensures all administrative actions are completed timely.
Performs Acting Chief duties in the absence of the Chief.
Work schedule: 08:00–16:30, rotating holidays, rotating on‑call.
Recruitment incentive (sign‑on bonus) or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified individuals.
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligible up to $200,000 over one to five years.
Subject to eligibility per VHA policy; submit application within four months of appointment.
Offers comprehensive total rewards package: competitive salary, performance bonus, regular salary increases, paid time off (50–55 days), retirement (federal pension and 401(k) with up to 5% contributions), federal health and vision coverage, limited liability malpractice protection.
No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Base Pay Range
$355,180.00/yr – $400,000.00/yr
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