? (Apply in 3 Minutes) Physician - Radiologist Diagnostic Neuroradiology
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Tucson
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Physician - The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS)
is seeking a full-time Physician (Radiologist Diagnostic), who is
skilled at or recently completed a Fellowship in Neuroimaging
interpretation, who is committed to quality patient care, teaching,
and research related to all functions of Radiology in beautiful
Tucson, Arizona! Duties: This physician will be responsible for
functions which fall under the scope of care of Radiology Service.
These include clinical and administrative management, and include
but are not limited to the following: - - Examinations - uses
assessment skills to promptly interpret radiological examinations
using appropriate clinical, laboratory and other pertinent data.
Provides follow-up when indicated. - Diagnosis - Accurately
interprets and evaluates radiological data for the purpose of
determining diagnosis and clinical status. Corrects diagnosis when
necessary. - Therapeutic Ability - Initiates appropriate and timely
interpretation. Recognizes changes in behavior, symptoms, sign, and
other pertinent facts about the patient during and after the
performance of radiology examinations and has the ability to modify
plan of treatment when indicated. Recognizes own capabilities and
limitations - Patient Management - Maintains confidentiality of
patients and relatives through competence and interpersonal skills.
Acts as a consultant in involving patients in the treatment and
management plan. - Consultations and Specialty Skills - Acts as a
consultant for the Radiology Section in developing, implementing
and evaluating diagnosis and treatment of patients. Demonstrates
the ability to recognize the need for consultation to other
facility specialty areas. - Record keeping - Promptly and
completely reports physical examinations and changes in patient
status. Maintains clear, accurate, and current clinical records.
Completes medical records by hospital regulations. - Other
responsibilities include Shared call and weekend coverage; resident
and technologist education; review of pre-procedure labs and
protocoling of radiology studies; participation in peer review
process; quality management activities such as peer review,
study/film quality; participation in SAVAHCS committees such as the
multidisciplinary tumor board. Requirements: - US Citizen - Must
have an active and unrestricted license in any of the US States -
Doctor of Medicine or osteopathic medicine - Board Certified or
eligible in Diagnostic Radiology. - Significant experience with
Neuro Imaging or recently completed a Neuroradiology fellowship.
Ability to perform Neuroradiologic procedures such as lumbar
punctures any myelograms is preferred. - Possessing the ability to
interpret examinations related to multiple specialties is
preferred, as well as the ability to interpret radiographs and
perform fluoroscopic exams - Provide teaching and training for
residents/fellows. Work Schedule: Full-time, Permanent,
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, may work some on-call coverage
Benefits In addition to the honor of serving America’s Heroes, the
VHA offers exceptional benefits: Total rewards package. VHA
Physician Total Rewards. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards
package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive
(Sign-on Bonus): approved Pay: $350,000 - $400,000 with annual
performance bonus and 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
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