Physician - Interventional Radiologist - VA Long Beach, California
Updated 11/06/26
$375,000
– $400,000
yearly
90822, Long Beach, California, United States
Physician
Radiology-Interventional
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Job description
Job description
The Long Beach VA Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Interventional Radiologist to join a collaborative, high-performing imaging team in beautiful Southern California.
This is an excellent opportunity to practice a broad range of image-guided procedures while maintaining a balanced diagnostic radiology practice, teaching residents, and collaborating with specialists across oncology, hepatology, hepatobiliary surgery, and vascular surgery.
Why Join Long Beach VA?
- Work alongside 18 radiologists, including three full-time interventional radiologists.
- Join a dedicated IR team with six IR technologists and seven IR registered nurses.
- Practice in a modern, fully equipped facility serving a diverse and medically complex Veteran population.
- Participate in a strong academic partnership with the UC Irvine Radiology Residency Program.
- Receive a University of California, Irvine faculty appointment with teaching opportunities.
- Access federally funded research and quality-improvement opportunities.
- Enjoy a predictable weekday schedule with a 1:4 call rotation, supported by IR residents/fellows after hours.
Position Highlights
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; 40 hours per week
- Schedule flexibility: Alternative or atypical tours may be considered
- Practice distribution:
- At least 50% Interventional Radiology, including inpatient and outpatient services
- Up to 50% general diagnostic radiology
- Call: Approximately 1:4 weeks, with resident call support
- Compensation: $375,000–$400,000 annually, plus annual performance bonus and regular federal salary increases
- Recruitment/relocation incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates
- Student loan repayment: Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, with potential reimbursement of up to $200,000, subject to individual eligibility and approval
Total Rewards
- 26 days annual leave
- 13 days sick leave
- 11 paid federal holidays
- Possible additional paid CME leave
- Potential CME reimbursement of up to $1,000 annually for eligible full-time, board-certified physicians
- Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting
- Federal retirement savings plan with potential VA contributions of up to 5%
- Federal health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance options
- Federal medical malpractice protection with tail coverage
- No physician employment contract
- Moonlighting permitted, subject to applicable VA policy
Education Debt Reduction Program
This position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Eligible physicians may receive up to $200,000 in student loan reimbursement over one to five years, subject to VHA requirements, funding, and approval. The EDRP application must generally be submitted within four months of the start date.
Your Next Career Move
Join Long Beach VA to deliver advanced procedural care, teach the next generation of radiologists, and improve the health of Veterans in a supportive academic environment—while enjoying the lifestyle and coastal communities of Southern California.
Job Responsibilities
• Y-90 radioembolization
• Prostate artery embolization
• Vertebral augmentation
• Endovascular management of peripheral arterial disease
• Oncology and hepatobiliary interventions
• Complex inpatient and outpatient image-guided procedures
The service participates in:
• Weekly Vascular Conference
• Genitourinary Tumor Board
• Liver/GI Tumor Board
• Multidisciplinary consultation with oncology, hepatology, hepatobiliary surgery, and vascular surgery
General diagnostic radiology responsibilities may include:
• General STAT radiography
• General ultrasound
• Body CT
• Body MRI
This position does not require coverage of breast imaging, nuclear medicine, neuroradiology, or MSK CT/MRI/ultrasound.
Academic Opportunities
• Teach and supervise UC Irvine diagnostic radiology residents and IR trainees.
• Participate in resident and fellow education, case conferences, and procedural teaching.
• Contribute to peer review, peer learning, quality improvement, and clinical research.
• Help expand IR services and develop innovative Veteran-centered programs.
Qualifications
• U.S. citizenship, unless an exception applies under VA policy
• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree from an appropriately approved institution
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Completion of an approved radiology residency leading to board-certification eligibility
• Appropriate Interventional Radiology training and eligibility for VA clinical privileging
• Eligibility for VA appointment and clinical privileges
• Current BLS and ACLS certification, as required
Working Hours
Schedule flexibility: Alternative or atypical tours may be considered
Call: Approximately 1:4 weeks, with resident call support
Telework eligible - as determined by the agency policy, 1-4 days per week.
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