Radiologist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Long Beach, CA

Join a mission-driven team where your work truly matters. 

We cordially invite you to become a part of our growing team within the Imaging Department, committed to improving the care and experience of our veteran patients at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. As part of one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, you’ll provide cutting-edge diagnostic services in both inpatient and outpatient settings, while enjoying a strong work-life balance and meaningful connection to academic medicine. Our mission is rooted in the values of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship, which guide us in fostering a culture of high-quality healthcare that positively impacts the health and well-being of our esteemed veterans. This position provides opportunities for leadership development, particularly within the Body Imaging Section, with potential progression to roles such as Lead or MRI Director, allowing you to serve as a senior expert in full-body imaging.

Why Long Beach? Reasons to Consider Residing in the Long Beach Metropolitan Area.

Located in beautiful Southern California, Long Beach offers oceanfront living, a vibrant arts scene, cultural diversity, and easy access to LA and Orange County. Enjoy sunshine year-round, excellent schools, and a community that values wellness and innovation.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-4:30pm or 4- day compressed tour opportunities. We also offer tele-radiology flexibility in accordance with the National Radiology Program exemption.

Practice Environment: Multidisciplinary collaboration in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Call Coverage: 1:12 week call schedule. UC Irvine residents provide after-hours preliminary reads and pager coverage, and The National Teleradiology Program (NTP) covers after-hours final reads for emergent/ inpatient studies. The radiologist attending is on back-up call.

Academic Affiliations: University of California, Irvine. Academic appointment with resident teaching opportunities. Responsibilities will also encompass participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards and the education of diagnostic radiology residents from the University of California, Irvine.

Technology: Access to state-of-the-art imaging platforms in a modernized, fully digital department.

No billing or RVU pressure: Focus on patient care and academic contribution.

*Fee basis opportunities are also available! 

Qualifications:

Preferred Experience and Additional Requirements: Completion of a body fellowship with a specialization in body MRI is required. Proficiency in interpreting low-dose CT scans for our Lung Cancer Screening Program is also essential. The candidate should be capable of interpreting general ultrasounds and plain radiographs. In addition, the candidate will support patient care services by effectively communicating exam results that correspond to the clinical significance or urgency. The individual will also be responsible for prescribing and modifying exam protocols as necessary based on specific clinical indications.

Total Rewards Benefits Package:

Recruitment/ Relocation Incentive is approved.

Competitive Starting Annual Salary:    Additionally, employees may be eligible to receive up to $15,000 in performance-based pay annually. Furthermore, employees can qualify for Proficiency Awards, which are available in addition to Pay for Performance incentives. Regular salary reviews will occur every two years, and all employees will receive cost-of-living adjustments annually.

Education Debt Reduction Program: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, 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 of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Continuing Education: As a VA physician, you can earn CME credits at no cost. You can receive $1,000 or more annually and five days of paid absences to attend CME courses (conditions apply).

Paid Time Off: You will receive 208 hours or approximately 26 days of annual leave a year. Unlimited accumulation of paid sick time and 11 paid federal holidays will begin accruing upon entry.

Liability Protection: VA providers are protected by the federal government in instances of alleged malpractice or negligence resulting from the performance of their duties in or for the Veterans Health Administration, at no cost. VA providers receive tail protection for the time they practice in VA.

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB): With Federal Employees Health Benefits, choose from a variety of self- or family preferred providers or health maintenance organizations.

Federal Employees Dental & Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP): Under the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, supplemental dental and/or vision benefits are available to you and your family.

Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI): Plan for what’s next with Federal Employees Group Life Insurance, which is group term life insurance covering you and eligible family members.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Allows you to save tax-advantaged money for health care expenses with Health Care or Limited Expense Health Care FSA. Think of it as a savings account that helps you pay for items that typically aren’t covered by your employee healthcare plan, dental and vision insurance program, or other health insurance coverage.

Health Savings Accounts (HAS): A High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) provides traditional medical coverage and a triple-tax-advantaged way to help you build savings for future medical expenses while providing you greater flexibility and discretion over how you use your health care benefits.

Retirement: Your basic annuity is computed based on your length of service and “high-3” average salary and becomes vested in the Federal Employee Retirement System, Basic/Defined Benefit pension after only 5 years of creditable civilian service.

Thrift Savings Plan (401K): A Federal 401k Equivalent with 5 % agency match. Allowing you to contribute up to $23,500 annual elective deferral to your account. Become vested after only 3 years of creditable civilian service.

* Ready to Make a Difference? Become a part of a team that delivers exceptional care to America’s Veterans while advancing your academic and clinical career. #VACareers #WorkatVA #ChooseVALongBeach. I choose VA Long Beach, and you should too!