Academic Opportunities
The Oklahoma City VA Healthcare System (OCVAHCS) is actively recruiting a board-certified, board-eligible full-time permanent hospital-employed physician to join our Radiology department. The Radiology Physician is accountable to the Chief of Radiology Service. Radiologists are responsible for interpreting all modalities, which include general radiographic exams, plain film exams, fluoroscopic exams, bone densitometry exams, Computerized tomography (CT/LDCT/CTA) exams, MRI/MRA exams and ultrasound exams. Evaluating and managing patients referred for radiology consultations and procedures as appropriate. The candidate should be able to work with our radiology colleagues and radiology residents from the University of Oklahoma to provide seamless care to the veterans we serve.
This position would encourage you to obtain affiliation with an academic institution, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. The OCVAMC is in Oklahoma City, OK and is the flagship for the Oklahoma VA Health Care System (OCVAHCS) - a Joint Commission accredited, referral level 1a (high complexity) facility. The Radiology department serves patients across the spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care for more than 63,000 veterans in an area that includes 48 counties in Oklahoma and 2 counties in North Central Texas. Join a department that is expanding the clinical area to better serve veteran patients!
Work Schedule
Full-time, Monday-Friday 08:00-4:30, plus on-call duties as needed. As inpatients are on the hospitalist service, call duties are relatively light. (Maybe required to work evenings or weekends as a 24/7 Full-Time Physician).
U.S. Citizens receive preference. Non-U.S. Citizens may be considered.
Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.
Board Certified in Radiology preferred, but Board Eligibility may also be considered. Additional board certification in Internal Medicine is preferred.
The starting pay is $400,000.00 per year.
A sign-on bonus will be offered, and there is the potential for an annual performance bonus of up to $15,000.
Retirement: Federal Retirement Plan 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 5% government matching contributions
Eligible for Education Debt Repayment Program (EDRP)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives available.
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)
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 restrictions on moonlighting
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives available
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Community Information.
Welcome to Oklahoma, the sooner state! Scenic beauty, a moderate climate, a culture rich in history and the arts, and world-class sports and recreational opportunities make Oklahoma an exceptional place to live and do business. Combine that with quality healthcare, top universities, a low-cost and quality standard of living, it's easy to see why most people who live here never want to leave. Oklahoma is ideal for your inner adventurer if you enjoy live music and night-life, different foods, short drive times during the rush hour, and different parks. Oklahoma is home to 32 state parks to explore and lots more. Oklahoma is ranked the number one city park in the nation according to USA Today, and the second most affordable state to live in. You will enjoy a very affordable standard of living and affordable housing, either for investment purposes or otherwise. Oklahoma is ranked a top 10 city for entrepreneurs and, as a growing state, Oklahoma has a lot of amazing opportunities to tap from. The standard of living and peace of mind that comes with Oklahoma is simply unbelievable, giving you the opportunity to spend time with family while saving money. I highly encourage you to consider VA employment in Oklahoma. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into by taking care of our veterans, and a home for fun, new experiences, whether you're interested in exploring one of the many mountain climbing, hiking, biking, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, canoeing, horseback riding and many more.