Teleradiology with Veterans Affairs in Virginia

• Clinical Responsibilities across all imaging modalities (General Radiology, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Neuroradiology)

Licensing & Credentialing Requirements

• Providers must hold a valid, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state.
• Board Certification in Radiology (ABR/AOBR) required.
• Credentialing will be completed through VA’s VetPro system and background checks are required.
• Provider must maintain all required state and federal DEA registration for any telehealth services involving medications.
• Credentialing and privileging for VA telehealth may include reciprocity; detailed facility onboarding requirements provided to finalists.

Technology & Workflow

• Reads provided via secure, VA-approved diagnostic workstations and PACS platforms.
• All technical hardware (workstations, firewalls, servers) provided by VISN—the provider supplies imaging displays and support for periodic quality evaluation.
• Radiologists use either voice recognition systems or secure transcription services for reporting.
• Training for all relevant software and dictation platforms will be provided by VA/VISN.

Scheduling & Flexibility

• Shifts: Daytime weekday hours (8:00 am–4:30 pm) plus “WHEN” after-hours, weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights.
• Ability to work remotely (home or dedicated remote office) with flexibility in shift selection.
• May request same-day daytime coverage if an in-house radiologist is unavailable.
• Coverage requests may be made for planned leave, short notice, and urgent STAT reads.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible scheduling options including 24/7 coverage opportunities.
• Remote work allows for enhanced work-life balance, reduced commute, and the ability to select preferred specialty or general radiology caseloads.
• Roles available for routine, urgent, or STAT reads, including opportunities for subspecialty focus like neuroradiology.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation per study, per shift, or annual salary.
• Additional compensation for call, prime time, and overnight work.
• Technology and support provided for seamless workflow.
• Access to multidisciplinary case support, second opinions, and rapid peer review.
• Eligibility for VA continuing education, virtual training, and professional development programs.
• Full remote access to VA patient records and clinical histories for interpretation.

Patient-Centric Care

• 95%+ of time spent in direct patient care via image interpretation and consults.
• Duties include consultation with referring physicians, protocol direction, complication follow-up, and continuous quality improvement.