Podiatrist - Radiology Diagnostic Deputy Chief

The VA Central Texas Health Care System is seeking Radiology Diagnostic (Deputy Chief) for Imaging Service at the Austin VA Clinic.

Physicians should apply to CAZM-12843483-26-JMS

Qualifications:

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Podiatrist Basic Requirements

• Degree as a doctor of podiatric medicine, or its equivalent, from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Approved schools are United States schools of podiatric medicine approved by the Council on Podiatry Education of the American Podiatry Association in the year in which the degree was granted. ~AND~
• Completed, or currently completing, residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. VA Podiatrists involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or (2) Other residencies and training experiences, or their equivalents, which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. ~AND~
• Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice Podiatry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia.
• English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Preferred Experience:

• Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology
• One year in a leadership or supervisory position
• Well-rounded and experienced physician capable of interpreting a wide gamut of CT, MRI, Diagnostic Ultrasound, GI/GU
• One year of experience in healthcare administration

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.Physical Requirements: This position is primarily sedentary in nature. Radiologists interpret and/or perform a wide variety of diagnostic imaging examinations. Radiologist spend most of their day in offices with dim lighting, looking at monitors, voice dictation, typing, using phones and printers. Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (1 hr); Standing (1 hr); Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Both eyes required; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted)

Responsibilities:

This is an Open Continuous Announcement & will remain open until May 13, 2026, or until all positions are filled. The first cut-off date is December 19, 2025. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period.

• Daily work assignments are assigned by the Chief/Deputy Chief of the Imaging Service.
• Prescreening pending orders as required/necessary.
• Overall responsibility for the daily operation of the department.
• Troubleshoots issues and establishes process improvements as necessary to streamline processes within the department.
• Serves on several committees as designated by the Chief, Imaging Service
• Ensures the Internal Peer Reviews program is monitored, and addresses issues identified.
• Ensures the On-going Provider Performance Evaluation (OPPE) and Focused Provider Performance Evaluation (FPPE) processes are in place and utilized to evaluate radiologist performance.
• Reviews new equipment/replacement equipment requirements are identified, and equipment is ordered.
• Oversite of Waco, Austin and the CBOCs for all radiologic needs. Ensures Waco and Austin are managing patient workload, pending orders and staffing to support the overall Imaging Service.
• Overall responsibility for ensuring all administrative actions is completed in a timely fashion.
• Performs Acting Chief duties in the absence of the Chief.

Work Schedule: 0800-1630; Rotating Holidays; Rotating on-call
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) or Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified individual
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: . Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

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

Salary : $1,000