Physician-Radiologist​/Telework Eligible EDRP and Recruitment

Physician‑Radiologist / Telework Eligible with EDRP and Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Pay Range

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range: $/yr – $/yr

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

Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

• United States Citizenship – Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Degree – Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from an approved school for the year of completion.
• Licensure – Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth or D.C.
• Residency Training – Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited core specialty training program leading to board certification. Other accredited residencies are acceptable if validated by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee.
• Practice Status – Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) may be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis while meeting licensing and supervisory criteria.
• Language – Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred Experience – Board Certified or Board Eligible in Diagnostic Radiology;
  Completion of an ACGME accredited diagnostic radiology residency;
  Fellowship training in Body Imaging, Abdominal Imaging, Musculoskeletal, or Thoracic imaging.
• Physical Requirements – Light lifting and carrying under 15 pounds; standing up to 2 hours; walking up to 1 hour; ability to lift up to 15 pounds; good vision (13–16 inches at 13–16 ft for 1–4 Jaeger), depth perception, color vision, hearing (with aid permitted).
• Environmental Requirements – Ability to work closely with others, work alone, and handle protracted or irregular hours; occasional exposure to odors and possible mask use.

• Review exam requests for appropriateness and prescribe or modify imaging protocols (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, X‑ray, Fluoroscopy, etc.).
• Provide technical image quality oversight and feedback to technologists.
• Oversee medication administration related to imaging (contrast, anesthesia, etc.).
• Participate in quality assurance activities: peer review, protocol review, appropriateness criteria, and performance improvement.
• Interpret imaging exams, generate reports with findings, measurements, differential diagnoses, recommendations, and impressions.
• Support patient care by delivering timely reports and consulting with providers.
• Obtain informed consent, issue disclosures, and enter orders in CPRS.
• Coordinate patient care with clinical providers, ensuring effective follow‑up.
• Notify providers of time‑sensitive or major findings promptly.
• Participate in tumor boards and on‑call duties as required.
• Assist Radiology Leadership with staffing, scheduling, policies, and strategic initiatives.
• Train and support technical staff and contribute to operational issue resolution.
• Maintain efficient, high‑quality, cost‑effective service delivery within budget.

• Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus) – May be approved for highly qualified candidates.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – Eligibility for student loan repayment as described above.
• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• Paid time off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, ~5 days CME).
• Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and 401(k) with up to 5% match.
• Full federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care insurance (many programs transferable to retirement).
• Malpractice coverage with tail protection (no employment contract or moonlighting restriction).
• Possible $1,000 yearly CME reimbursement for full‑time board‑certified physicians.

Entry Level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider – Government Administration

Michael

E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX