Physician Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist-Recruitment Incentive and No IR call

About the role

The Providence VA is hiring a full-time Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist (DR/IR). These positions offer flexible scheduling, part-time telework, eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program, and no IR call.

They are also authorized for Recruitment or Relocation Incentive for highly qualified candidates and 100% remote work is available.

What you will do

• 1) Board-eligible or board-certified in Diagnostic Radiology and current with MOC; 2) ACGME DR/IR certified; or 3) IR fellowship-trained diagnostic and interventional radiologist.
• The Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist: -interprets radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine studies -performs basic and advanced image-guided procedures (CT- and ultrasound-guided biopsies and drainages, percutaneous biliary and urologic tube insertions and exchanges) only during weekday hours; there is no IR call (no nights, weekends, or holidays). -participates in multidisciplinary clinical and educational conferences, quality management activities, and institutional committees-maintains specialty education and basic or advanced life support certification.
• For position qualification standards, visit "VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard" at *** On-Call Responsibilities: -Diagnostic radiology: Back-up support for teleradiology, currently a one-in-five rotation. -Interventional radiology: No call.
• The VA mission fulfills President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors." The Providence VA provides outpatient and inpatient care to Veterans in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts in a 73-bed inpatient facility with medicine, surgery, and behavioral sciences services.
• In 2024, the Hospital, Behavioral Health, and Home Health programs received full Joint Commission accreditation.
• Academic Affiliations * Brown University, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University * Harvard University, The Harvard School of Dental Medicine * The University of Rhode Island - College of Pharmacy * Rhode Island College Undergraduate and Graduate Schools - Medical Imaging BS, Nursing DNP and Nursing MSN LOCATION: The Ocean State combines historic urban centers with college town vibes and accessible coastal living.
• Green International Airport is a twenty-minute drive from most points in Rhode Island.
• Main highway and railway arteries provide easy access to Boston and New York City, as well as the mountains and beaches throughout New England and New York.
• Pay and Benefits Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 vacation days ("annual leave"), 13 sick days, 11 Federal holidays, and five education days 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, and long-term care coverage.
• 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.
• Contract: No physician employment contract.
• Moonlighting: Allowed without restrictions.
• Benefits Link: VHA Physician Total Rewards.
• Recruitment or Relocation Incentive: Authorized for highly qualified candidates Student Loan Repayment: Education Debt Reduction Program reimbursement for student loan payments.
• Eligibility: Must meet VHA policy requirements.
• Application Deadline: Submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment.
• Program Details: The EDRP program office determines approvals, award amounts (up to $200,000), and eligibility periods (one to five years).Former EDRP participants are ineligible.

Requirements

• 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.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• 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).

Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.

For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.] NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C.

7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

How you will be evaluated

Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.

You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.).

If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.

Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference.

For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a C.V. and/or resume.
• Other documents may be requested later in the process if needed.
• Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link *** to download the standard Clinical Resume Document.
• This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.
• Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. We will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued, and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications.

Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center. NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.

HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities.

HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities.

HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

Additional information

Additional Information: -VA healthcare positions are covered under U.S. Code 38 U.S.C. 7401(1). -Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history before a tentative job offer has been accepted.

For more information: The Fair Chance Act at Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP). -This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. -The VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer which prohibits discrimination based on the following protected characteristics: race, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

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. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

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.