Shape the Future of Veteran Care: Become an Interventional Radiologist at VA Long Beach Healthcare System!

Are you a skilled Interventional Radiologist seeking a dynamic and fulfilling career? The VA Long Beach Healthcare System invites you to become an integral part of our esteemed Imaging Service, dedicated to providing exceptional care to our nation’s Veterans. You’ll have the opportunity to serve those who have served our country, all while advancing your career in a supportive and progressive environment. We are committed to fostering professional growth and ensuring our staff have access to the latest technology and resources. Situated in the vibrant community of Long Beach, California, our medical center provides a comprehensive array of primary and specialty health services. Our dedicated teams are focused on enhancing the health and well-being of our Veterans through compassionate and innovative care. Reasons to Consider Residing in the Long Beach Metropolitan Area

Why Choose the VA Long Beach Healthcare System?

Competitive Starting Annual Salary: $375,000-$400,000. Additionally, employees may be eligible to receive up to $15,000 in performance-based pay annually. Furthermore, employees can qualify for Proficiency Awards, which are available in addition to Pay for Performance incentives.

Regular salary reviews will occur every two years, and all employees will receive cost-of-living adjustments annually.

Education Debt Reduction Program: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Work Schedule: Enjoy a compressed tour of duty, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Call Coverage: 1:4 weeks, complemented by resident call support.

Academic Affiliations: We have an affiliation with the University of California, Irvine, offering academic appointments and resident teaching opportunities. Benefit from a teaching-friendly environment that encourages mentorship and professional development.

Collaborative Environment: Join a dedicated team of 18 radiologists, including 4 Interventional Radiologists, 6 Interventional Radiology technologists, and 7 Interventional Radiology Registered Nurses. Our modern, fully equipped facility allows for the delivery of complex and life-changing interventions for our Veterans.

Diverse Practice: Enjoy a balanced role that includes 50% Interventional Radiology and 50% General Diagnostic Radiology, covering both inpatient and outpatient settings. Diagnostic coverage includes general X-ray, ultrasound, body CT, and body MRI.

Advanced Procedures: Engage in a broad range of image-guided interventions, such as Y-90 radioembolization, prostate artery embolization, and endovascular management of peripheral arterial disease, as well as spinal procedures, biopsies, drainages, and more.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Actively participate in our facility's weekly vascular conference, genitourinary tumor board, and liver/ GI tumor board to foster a comprehensive approach to patient care. Collaborate with leading specialists in the fields of oncology, surgery, and vascular medicine.

Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

M.D. or D.O. (Schools of Medicine Accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association). Foreign medical graduates must be verified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Completed Residency Training.

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Diagnostic Radiology.

Recent or upcoming new grads welcomed!

Total Rewards Benefits Package:

Recruitment/ Relocation Incentive is approved.

Continuing Education (CME) · Liability Protection:

Paid Time Off · Health, dental, vision, and term life insurance plans · Flexible spending accounts · Health Savings Accounts · Pension program · Thrift Savings Plan (Federal 401k) for retirement, with VHA matching up to 5% of employee contributions

* Become a part of a team that delivers exceptional care to America’s Veterans while advancing your academic and clinical career. #VACareers #WorkatVA #ChooseVALongBeach.

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 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• 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