? (Urgent) Physician Full Time -Radiologist Diagnostic/ Women's Imaging Mather VA
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Mather
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description VA Northern California Health Care System
(Location: Mather VA Sacramento, CA) Veteran Affairs Physicians.
Because you're in high demand as a VA physician, you start your
career in the highest available leave tier, which provides 50 days
of paid time off each year. Paid vacation, unlimited accumulated
paid sick leave and 11 paid federal holidays accrue right away. The
Northern California VA Healthcare System's Diagnostic Imaging
Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic radiologist
(Physician in Diagnostic Radiology) for Women's Imaging. Ideal
applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of
quality care standards as an MQSA-certified Interpreting Physician
for mammography. Breast fellowship training is preferred. You must
be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to
the needs of the Imaging department. Selectee will serve as
full-time Staff Radiologist for Diagnostic Imaging Service and
Interpreting Physician for mammography. A strong ability to
contribute to the general radiology workload is necessary as the
position is approximately 20-40% mammography. Duties include, but
are not limited to: - Interpret the full spectrum of breast imaging
studies including screening and diagnostic 2D/3D mammography,
breast ultrasound and breast MRI, and perform interventional breast
biopsy procedures including ultrasound and stereotactic needle
biopsies and wireless localizations. - The Breast Imaging Section
uses Hologic mammographic equipment including state of the art 3D
tomosynthesis and upright tomo/stereotactic breast biopsy system,
and ultrasound equipment. - Knowledge and understanding of safety,
imaging procedures, and relevant accreditation standards including
those of the Joint Commission, the ACR, and the Mammography Quality
Standards Act (MQSA) and ability to facilitate
re-accreditation/re-certification. - Consultant for
interdisciplinary tumor board Additional duties also include
interpretation of general radiology studies depending on skill set
(fluoroscopy, radiography, ultrasound, CT, etc.), consultations
with referring clinical services. INCENTIVES: Education Debt
Reduction Program (EDRP) offers up to $200,000 over 5-years,
tax-free and/or Recruitment Incentive with minimum 3-year service
obligation. Recruitment/Relocation may be authorized for highly
qualified candidates. Salary $313,000 - $400,000 per year Work
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM VA offers a comprehensive
total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, 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 moonlighting Interested
candidates may apply by emailing current CV to VA Healthcare
Recruiter:Alisa.Merriott@va.gov
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