Stanford University and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System invites ABR-certified radiologists who have completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship in neuroradiology and who have or are eligible for a Certificate of Added Qualification in neuroradiology to join its full-time faculty.  We will seek an appointment for the successful candidate at Stanford University School of Medicine as a Clinician Educator (Affiliated). Major criteria for academic appointment include excellence in clinical care and clinical teaching. Academic rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

VA Palo Alto Healthcare System consists of three inpatient facilities located at Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Livermore, in addition to seven community-based outpatient clinics around the Bay Area.  We are one of the premier Veterans Affairs sites in the country, operating over 800 beds including three nursing homes and a 100-bed homeless domiciliary. We directly serve over 67,000 enrolled Veterans, as well as many more Veterans who are referred to our site for higher-level care. Our health system provides a comprehensive range of patient care services using state-of-the-art technology. As part of our mission, we make substantial contributions to both education and research – and maintain one of the top three research programs in the national VA system.               

The Radiology Department has recently opened a new facility that includes a GE Signa Premier MR (3T), GE PET-MR (3T), and two GE Revolution CT scanners. Other resources include Siemens Force CT and Skyra MR (3T) scanners. The new facility has recently commenced design of a space for two additional MR scanners.  Moreover, a newly renovated IR suite has a 640 detector Canon Aquilion CT scanner available for interventional and diagnostic use, a newly renovated bi-plane room, and a new Ultrasound procedure room.  VA Palo Alto is also home to one of the most advanced educational simulation centers in the VA network.    

An affiliation with the world-renowned Stanford University School of Medicine provides a rich academic environment including medical training for physicians in virtually all specialties and subspecialties. The Radiology Service at VA Palo Alto is closely affiliated with the Stanford Radiology residency program, a fully accredited program with a total of 52 residents. Many of the full-time faculty participate also in a 1-month medical student clerkship, as well. 

The Department of Veterans Affairs is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the VA and Stanford university's research, teaching, and clinical missions.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm/ 40 hours per week (this is not a virtual assignment)

• Location:
  Palo Alto, California, United States
• Company Name for Job: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
• Position Title: Physician- Radiologist (Neuroradiology)
• Discipline: Physician
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $350,000.00 - $400,000.00 (Yearly Salary) Based on experience

Recruitment or Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Position Eligible- $200K over 5 years

EDRP Authorized: Contact Susan.Bringel@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Candidate must be: 1) US Citizen, or Non-US 2) board eligible/certified in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology, 3) Have a full, unrestricted medical license in any State, and 4) confirm vaccination for seasonal influenza and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) which are both requirements for all Health Care Personnel (HCP) employed by Department of Veterans Affairs. 

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: Annual leave, sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays

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: Authorized absence to attend CME

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Contact alisa.merriott@va.gov for more information on how to apply

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About VA Palo Alto Health Care System

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?Readying Warriors and Caring for Heroes! This position is located within Surgical Services at the CAPT James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) in North Chicago, IL. The FHCC is a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), and Department of Navy (DoN)/Department of Defense (DoD). It is larger than just a single facility, but rather it is a fully-integrated medical care facility with a single combined VA and Navy mission. The combined mission of the FHCC means active duty military and their family members, military retirees, and eligible veterans receive health care at this facility.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. Join the FHCC team of energetic, career-minded professionals! For additional information, click onhttp://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/index.asp.

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