South Texas Veterans Health Care System Seeks Nuclear Medicine Section Chief Physician!

Unlock a Harmonious Work-Life Balance in the Heart of San Antonio: Lead Our Nuclear Medicine Team at the VA

**Embrace the Opportunity to Redefine Your Career with Meaningful Purpose**

Are you a passionate Nuclear Medicine physician seeking an exceptional opportunity to lead a team and make a profound impact on the lives of veterans? The South Texas VA Health Care System (STVHCS) invites you to join us as the Chief of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT.

**Exceptional Work-Life Balance in a Vibrant City**

San Antonio, the heart of South Texas, offers an alluring blend of rich culture, vibrant dining, and endless outdoor adventures. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Riverwalk, marvel at the Alamo, or savor the authentic flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine. Enjoy an enviable work-life balance that allows you to pursue your passions outside the hospital walls.

**Lead with Expertise, Empower with Compassion**

Your clinical acumen in Nuclear Medicine will be instrumental in providing accurate diagnoses and tailoring treatment plans for our esteemed veterans. Guide and inspire your team of physicians and technologists, fostering a culture of excellence and safety within the department.

**Shape Innovation, Enhance Outcomes**

Contribute to the modernization and efficiency of our Nuclear Medicine department by shaping decisions on equipment and technology. Advance your skills through teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and technologists, leaving a lasting legacy in the field.

**Extraordinary Benefits**

Our comprehensive benefits package will elevate your work-life balance:

* **Generous Paid Time Off:** Enjoy 50-55 days off annually, including paid Federal holidays and opportunities for professional development.
* **Comprehensive Health Insurance:** Access a range of medical, vision, and dental coverage options for yourself and your family with a large portion of your premium paid for by the VA.
* **Retirement Security:** Benefit from a traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting and a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions.
* **Financial Protection:** Secure your financial well-being with various life insurance options.
* **Free Malpractice Coverage:** Practice medicine with confidence, knowing your professional liability is covered.
* **CME Reimbursement:** Dedicate yourself to ongoing learning with up to $1,000 in annual reimbursement for continuing medical education.
* **Competitive Salary and Bonus:** Enjoy a competitive salary and lucrative annual performance bonus.

**Qualifications for Success**

To excel in this role, you will require:

* Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree
* Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
* Residency training in Nuclear Medicine (preferred)
* Minimum 3 years' experience as a staff radiologist (preferred)
* Leadership experience (preferred)

**Join a National Leader in Veteran Healthcare**

As the largest integrated healthcare system in the nation, the VA is committed to providing exceptional care to those who have served our country. By joining our team, you will contribute to a mission that truly matters.

Embrace this exceptional opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact on the lives of veterans. Apply today and unlock the perfect harmony of work-life balance and professional fulfillment.

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

South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is comprised of two inpatient campuses: the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio and the Kerrville VA Hospital in Kerrville, Texas. STVHCS serves one of the largest primary service areas in the nation and is part of the VA Heart of Texas Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 17), with offices located in Arlington, Texas. South Texas provides health care services for 80,000 unique Veterans. The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital (ALMMVH), named after the nation’s most decorated World War II hero, is a quaternary care facility, which is affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). Comprehensive health care is provided through acute medical, surgical, mental health, physical medicine and rehabilitation, geriatric, and primary care services. Comprised of a Spinal Cord Injury Center, a Community Living Center, a Domiciliary, and a Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP). ALMMVH provides quaternary services including bone marrow transplantation, open-heart surgery, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography. As a Level II Research facility ALMMVH has projects that include aging, cardiac surgery, cancer, diabetes and HIV. The facility has one of three National Institutes of Health sponsored clinical research centers in the VA. In addition, the Geriatric Research, Education & Clinical Center (GRECC) is a “Center of Excellence.” The Kerrville VA Hospital (KVAH), located 65 miles northwest of San Antonio, provides primary care, some specialty care, geriatric evaluation and management, palliative care, and long-term care services with a Community Living Center. Outpatient clinics offer primary care and some specialty care while sharing resources with each other and their respective communities. When required, Veterans are referred to ALMMVH or KVAH for specialty care including medicine, surgery, neuropsychiatry, rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and long-term care services.