Seeking Diagnostic Radiologists for VA Clinic at Sacramento, CA. (Mather)

The VA is seeking a full-time General Diagnostic Radiologists to join our team at the Sacramento VA Outpatient Clinics. Mammography specialty candidates are highly desired but not required. 

The General Radiologist reports to the Assistant Chief of the Imaging Service as the first line report who provides general supervision of clinical and administrative functions and completes annual appraisal. In the absence of an Assistant Chief of the Imaging Service, the Imaging Service Chief will serve as the first line report. The Chief of Staff provides overall guidance of medical practice in the medical center. 

CANDIDATE MUST BE: 1) US Citizen or PRA, 2) BE/BC in Diagnostic Radiology, 3) Have a full, unrestricted medical license in any state and 4) confirm vaccination for seasonal influenza and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), which are both requirements for all Health Care Personnel (HCP) employed by Department of Veterans Affairs.  

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:  

Board eligible/certified in radiology.  

At least 2 years of experience as Attending Radiologist at a Medical Center affiliated with an ACGME-accredited Radiology Residency, including performance of advanced vascular, oncologic, and spinous interventional radiology procedures. 

Sacramento location - Mammography candidates highly desired. 

WORK SCHEDULE: Hybrid schedule 40hrs/week (4-10hr. shifts); no on-call responsibilities at present time 

BENEFITS: Benefits Highlights

Student loan repayment up to $200,000 tax free on eligible loans.

Regular salary increases.

Annual performance bonuses up to $15,000.

VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension) (VA contributes 16.6% of employee’s salary); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan (VA contributes up to 5%). 50-55 days of paid time off (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, up to 5 days for CME) 

Federal health/dental and vision 

Malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided. 

No physician employment contracts and no significant restrictions on moonlighting. 

COMPENSATION: Base salary is 380K – 400K annually with incentives that will create a total compensation package between 430K – 450K.  This position does not include relocation and recruitment incentive but is eligible for a retention incentive.  

 Interested candidates may apply by sending a CV to;

Please send applications (curriculum vitae and letter of interest) via email to:

Alisa Merriott, VA Healthcare Recruiter alisa.merriott@va.gov