The North Texas VA Healthcare System (Dallas area) Seeking Radiologists to join our Team

Make a meaningful impact on the lives of Veterans while advancing your career with one of the nation’s top healthcare systems. Experience a balanced lifestyle, professional growth, and the dynamic energy of North Texas.

Why Join Us?

• Up to 40% Telework for flexibility.
• Competitive Salary with regular increases and performance bonuses
• Outstanding Work-Life Balance with manageable “very pleasant” call coverage
• Education Debt Reduction Program for student loan repayment
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including federal retirement and insurance plans
• An Outstanding Quality of Life, to enjoy with family and things you wish to do

Position Overview
We are seeking an Attending Diagnostic Radiologist to join the outstanding surgical service of the Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System. In this role, you will provide:

• A full spectrum of image interpretation and image-guided procedures within Diagnostic Radiology.
• Subspecialty expertise, with a preference for mammography skills.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Contributions to quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Oversight of technical quality and education of staff and trainees.
• Committee participation to support the VA’s mission, values, and goals.

Ideal Candidates

• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Radiology.
• Completed a Diagnostic Radiology Residency or equivalent.
• Subspecialty expertise needed in Body Imaging, Mammography, or Neuroradiology.

Work Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 4:00 PM–8:00 PM.
• Light and manageable call coverage with a lifestyle-friendly schedule.

Interested

Send your resume directly to:  terrance.anderson@va.gov

Why Dallas?
Dallas is a bustling metropolis with over 1 million residents and a vibrant lifestyle. The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, home to over 7 million people, is a thriving business hub with an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy:

• A renowned culinary scene and cultural attractions.
• Professional sports, world-class shopping, and top-tier entertainment.
• Fast-growing communities recognized as some of the nation’s best places to live.

Fun Facts About Dallas:

• Four times more restaurants per person than New York City.
• The highest number of shopping centers per capita of any major U.S. city.
• Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport offers flights to 260 destinations worldwide.

Learn More:

• Visit Dallas: visitdallas.com
• Learn about our facility: North Texas VA Healthcare System

Unmatched VA Benefits Include:

• Generous Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and CME absence.
• Retirement: Federal pension (5-year vesting) and a 401K with VA contributions.
• Insurance: Health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care options.
• CME Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 annually for board-certified, full-time employees.
• Malpractice Coverage: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Licensure: Only one full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory required.

Take the next step in your career by joining a healthcare team that values service, excellence, and innovation. Together, let’s provide exceptional care to our nation’s heroes.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• 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-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) is a progressive health care provider in the heart of Texas. Poised as VA's second largest health care system, we serve over 113,000 Veterans and deliver 1.4 million outpatient episodes of care each year to Veterans in 38 Texas counties and two counties in southern Oklahoma. We have 4,700 employees and 1,700 community volunteers who are driven by the passion to serve at Dallas VA Medical Center, Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center, Fort Worth Outpatient Clinic, Tyler VA Primary Care Clinic, Polk Street VA Annex Clinic and five community based outpatient clinics.

VANTHCS provides comprehensive health services through primary, tertiary and long-term care in many areas like medicine, surgery, mental health and rehabilitation. The 853-bed system has a Spinal Cord Injury Center, Domiciliary Care Program and Community Living Center with a dedicated hospice unit. In 2009, a Fisher House was established on the Dallas campus to provide no-cost temporary lodging in a home-like setting for families of Veterans or active duty military personnel undergoing treatment at the facility.

Recognizing the importance of educating tomorrow's clinicians, we have an important teaching mission that provides education and experience to 1,875 residents, students and trainees. As a major research center, VANTHCS has more than 90 principal investigators and 400 research staff who work daily to create advances in our understanding and treatments of diseases and disabilities that affect Veterans and the general population Remarkable gains in clinical performance, access to care, stakeholder relationships, efficiency and quality are evident here. The most noteworthy accomplishments that signify these advancements include:

Recognized by the National Center for Patient Safety in 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013 with the VA Patient Safety "Gold Cornerstone" Award for outstanding achievement in identifying, analyzing and resolving patient safety issues. VHA Systems Redesign Champion - 1st Place Award in 2010 for significant improvements in patient throughput.

Recognized by VA's Green Building Initiative for achievements in sustainable energy and reducing environmental impact. Awarded the 2010 Robert W. Carey Excellence Award from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 2010 VA Engineering Green Building Initiative (green globe) award.

VANTHCS is moving forward to reach new heights in providing patient centered care with its steadfast commitment to continuous quality improvement and personal touch.