Radiology-Nuclear VA Medical Center job located in Arizona

Physician Radiologist—Nuclear Medicine
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) – Tucson, Arizona
$350,000–$400,000/yr | Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm | Telework Eligible

Make a meaningful difference—Care for Those Who Served

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Mission with Impact: Serve Veterans and contribute to the nation’s most respected healthcare system.
• Generous Compensation: Competitive salary ($350,000–$400,000), annual performance bonuses, and regular pay increases.
• Outstanding Benefits: 50–55 days paid time off annually (26 vacation, 13 sick, 11 federal holidays, plus CME).
• Exceptional Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) plus federal 401K with up to 5% matching.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Health, vision, dental, life, long-term care. Many programs are portable into retirement.
• Freedom to Practice: One full/unrestricted license from any US state or territory accepted.
• CME Support: Up to $1,000/year reimbursement; 5 days paid CME leave.
• Malpractice: Full liability protection, including tail coverage.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentive: Sign-on bonus for highly qualified candidates!

What You’ll Do

• Interpret a broad range of nuclear medicine studies—including PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and cardiac imaging—and general radiology studies.
• Supervise/consult with technologists, protocol imaging studies, review pre-procedure labs, and participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards.
• Maintain clear and timely clinical documentation.
• Contribute to quality management, peer review, and resident/technologist education.
• Collaborate within a fully digital Radiology department serving ~129,000 studies annually.

Academic appointment at University of Arizona faculty (Assistant/Associate Professor) available and encouraged!

What We Seek

• US MD or DO with completion of an accredited Radiology residency.
• Board Certification/Eligibility in Diagnostic Radiology or American Board of Nuclear Medicine.
• Significant experience with nuclear medicine studies and therapies (PET/CT, SPECT/CT, nuclear stress tests), or recent fellowship in Nuclear Medicine.
• Ability to interpret radiographs and body imaging and perform fluoroscopic exams is preferred.
• Passion for resident/fellow education.
• Eligibility for US federal employment.

Why Tucson?

• Vibrant, affordable city offering abundant sunshine, exceptional outdoor recreation (hiking, golf, cycling), diverse culture, and no shortage of unique southwestern cuisine.
• Ranked among the best cities for young professionals, families, and retirees alike.

Ready to join us?

• For more information, contact:
  Virginia Deutsch – (Login for Information)

Begin your next chapter caring for our nation’s heroes—apply today!