Summary
The VA North Texas Health Care System, Dallas, Texas is currently recruiting for a Nuclear Medicine Physician capable of providing advanced molecular imaging, nuclear cardiology, and theranostics clinical care.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until December 18, 2026, or until all positions are filled. The first cut-off date is August 28, 2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period.-- VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. The Nuclear Medicine Physician will provide services to VA North Texas Health Care System - Dallas VA Medical Center and Fort Worth Outpatient Clinic. The responsibility of the physician includes but is not limited to: Nuclear Medicine Core privileges include: Static, planar, limited, whole body, quantitative, SPECT, SPECT/CT, dynamic, and augmented procedures for all General Nuclear Medicine Exams, including: Bone Scan, Gallium Imaging, Indium Imaging, Iodine Imaging, Gastric Emptying Exam, Liver/Spleen Imaging, Lung Perfusion Imaging, Lung Ventilation Imaging, Non-invasive Shunt Study, Renal Scan, Thyroid Scan, Thyroid Uptake Study, Hepatic Hemangioma Study, Hepatobiliary Imaging, Brain Imaging, Somatostatin Receptor Imaging, Infection Imaging, Trauma Imaging, Tumor Imaging, Lymphoscintigraphy, Marrow Imaging, Meckels Scan, GI Bleed Study, Parathyroid Imaging, Central DXA, Peripheral DXA, Fracture Risk Assessment, Trabecular Bone Scoring, Body Composition Analysis, and Whole Body DXA. Non-Routine Nuclear Medicine Core privileges include: Static, planar, limited, whole body, quantitative, SPECT, SPECT/CT, dynamic, and augmented procedures for all Non-Routine Nuclear Medicine Exams, including: Radionuclide Cisternography, CSF Leak Study, Bremsstrahlung Imaging, Testicular Scan, MIBG Study, Dopamine Transporter Imaging, Radioimmunoscintigraphy, Radiobioassay, Invasive Shunt Study , Anatomic or Functional Imaging-based Volumetry, Lung Shunt Fraction Assessment. Molecular Imaging Core privileges include: PET, SPECT/CT, multi-modality fusion, quantitative analyses, and PET/CT, Positron-Based Imaging - Oncologic, PET or PET/CT, Treatment Planning including 4D Positron Imaging, Positron-Based Imaging - Cardiovascular, Positron-Based Tumor Localization & Characterization, Molecular Breast Imaging, Position-Based Imaging Neurology, Positron-Based Imaging Infection/Inflammation, Position-Based Imaging Musculoskeletal. Nuclear Medicine Therapy Core privileges include: Nuclear Medicine Therapy-related patient management, Treatment of Hyperthyroidism, Treatment of Thyroid Cancer, Nuclear Embolization , Radioimmunotherapy, Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors, Treatment Bone Metastases, Palliative Therapy for Symptomatic Skeletal Lesions, Radiation Treatment Planning, Post-Therapy Dosimetry. Nuclear Cardiology Core privileges include: Exercise Stress Testing, Pharmacologic Stress Testing - Vasodilatory, Pharmacologic Stress Testing - Inotropic, Myocardial Perfusion Imaging, Cardiac Imaging Quantitative Analyses, Neurocardiac Imaging, Radionuclide Ventriculography (MUGA), and Myocardial Viability Exam. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified individuals. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Education
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
How you will be evaluated
Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Board Certified/Board Eligible by American Board of Nuclear Medicine Fellowship training in PET/Molecular Imaging and/or Nuclear Oncology is preferred Experience/training in PET-CT, SPECT-CT, Nuclear Cardiac Stress Testing, Bone Densitometry, and Nuclear Medicine Therapies Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association and American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA ACLS) Certification Certified in Nuclear Cardiology by CBNC Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a US state or territory Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.