Radiology
Washington, Washington DC, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Radiology-Imaging
Salary
$350,000
– $360,000
• yearly
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
1100 Tunnel Rd, North Carolina, North Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/11/25
The Asheville VA HealthCare System has a new job opportunity – Recruiting for Physician – Radiologist. Come join the Asheville VA team!
- Position: Physician Radiologist
- Salary: $350,000 - $360,000 Table P001, Tier T02
- Who May Apply: S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
- Location: Asheville, NC
Interested physicians can apply by submitting a letter of interest and CV to [Register to View] .
Job Responsibilities
Current staffing: 1 Chief, 1 Assistant Chief, 9 Staff Radiologist (7.0 FTE)
This position will report to the Assistant Chief of Imaging Service.
• Hospital-based practice.
• Practice Environment Description: 78,213 RVU FY2024 & 12,724 RVU 1st Qtr. FY2025
• Non-Supervisory.
• Call rotation serves as contingency for teleradiology service and covers weekends/holidays 8:00am-11:00am.
• Highlights of this position include:
• Daily schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30pm.
• Night and weekend call distributed on an equitable basis with other staff.
• Additional requirements:
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Diagnostic Radiology preferred.
• Subspeciality fellowship desirable.
• Academic affiliations with MAHEC, AB Tech and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Radiography and US technologist student, medical student, and internal medicine resident rotations.
• Additional comments
• The Imaging Service has a collegial atmosphere that fosters a rewarding practice to provide optimal care to veterans.
Qualifications
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Diagnostic Radiology preferred.
• Subspeciality fellowship desirable.
• Academic affiliations with MAHEC, AB Tech and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Radiography and US technologist student, medical student, and internal medicine resident rotations.
• Additional comments
• The Imaging Service has a collegial atmosphere that fosters a rewarding practice to provide optimal care to veterans.
Working Hours
• Daily schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30pm.
• Night and weekend call distributed on an equitable basis with other staff.
Skills
1. Mission to Serve our Nation’s Heroes - the best patients in the world: “To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.” With these words President Lincoln affirmed the government’s obligation to care for those injured during war and to provide for the families of those who perish on the battlefield.
2. The VA offers physicians and all employees industry-leading full benefits and features a package to support high quality professional practice & a favorable work-life-family balance. Paid Time Off in the form of 26 Days paid annual leave, 13 Days paid sick leave per year, 11 Federal holidays with pay, and 5-Day paid absence to attend approved Continued Medical Education (CME). VA offers a predictable work schedule and focuses on quality rather than volume.
3. Federal Retirement Plans through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to five percent government matching. Additionally, VA offers Insurance to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available at the cost shared by the Federal Government; and long-term care insurance is available as an option.
4. Pay Flexibilities Regular market pay reviews, sign on bonus, up to $15,000 in Annual Performance bonus.
5. Malpractice Insurance VA physicians are covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act - 28 U.S.C. § 1346 and 28 U.S.C § 2671. Medical personnel have statutory immunity from “individual” malpractice liability while acting within the scope of employment; a VA physician cannot be sued in civil court for a malpractice (tort) claim.