Staff Physician (Nuclear Medicine) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

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 August 26, 2026, or until all positions are filled. The first cut-off date is August 21, 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.

Qualifications and evaluation

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.

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 to apply

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. To apply for this position online, complete steps 1 and 2 above by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/26/2026 to receive consideration. Please note, this announcement may close prior to the closing date indicated if the position is filled through other means. If you are unable to apply online before the closing date click here and include the CAZM-13031036-26-KR in the Notes field. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a C.V. and/or resume. Other documents may be requested later in the process if needed. Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field. Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field. IMPORTANT REMINDERS: SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility): Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade Award 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade. Examples of appropriate SF-50's include: Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old. *Resume - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Grade Level (for federal positions) Duties (be as detailed as possible and ensure they demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2019 to April 2020) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Foreign medical graduates applying to this position are asked to submit with their application, a copy of their Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate. Failure to provide copy of the same (or failure to mention attainment of the same) may result in an ineligible rating.

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.