Chief of Radiology opportunity
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Prescott
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Chief of Radiology opportunity in Prescott, Arizona! Student
Loan Repayment, Sign-On Bonus, Work/Life Balance, Outstanding VA
Benefits, and Much More! Join the most noble mission in healthcare
by helping Veterans thrive! The Northern Arizona VA Health Care
System (NAVAHCS) has an opening for a Chief of Radiology in
picturesque Prescott, Arizona. NAVAHCS serves the healthcare needs
of more than 34,000 Veterans spanning across more than 65,000
square miles of Northern Arizona. NAVAHCS has maintained a 5-star
rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
since the rating system started including VA hospitals in the
annual national review in 2023. Our medical center includes an
85-bed community living center, a 15-bed unit for acute care, and a
120-bed domiciliary that is part of our Mental Health Residential
Rehabilitation Treatment Program. Compensation and Benefits: Pay:
Competitive salary annual performance bonus regular salary
increases. Sign-On Incentive : For highly qualified candidates, we
can offer a recruitment bonus of up to 25% of the salary. Paid-Time
Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time off per year (26 days of annual
leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and
possible 5 days 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). CME: Possible $2,500 per year reimbursement. *
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): a student loan payment
reimbursement program up to $200,000. Malpractice: Free liability
protection with tail coverage provided. Contract: No Physician
Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on
moonlighting. * Must be board-certified to receive the 5 days off
for CME. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This
position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement
program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements
in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application
within four months of your start date. Program approval, award
amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years)
are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program
office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former
participants are ineligible to apply for the EDRP incentive.
Contact for questions or assistance. Employment Requirements:
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from
a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or
territory. Must maintain a current, full, active, and unrestricted
license. U.S. Citizenship required: non-citizens may only be
appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in
accordance with VA Policy. About Prescott, Arizona: Prescott,
Arizona is the place you want to work, live, and shop! When you are
searching for the ideal mountain town experience that boasts
Western Heritage, outdoor activities, community festivals and
unique dining options, Prescott is the one destination that offers
it all. Western culture and charm make the downtown and Yavapai
County Courthouse Plaza a big draw for visitors. Newcomers note the
friendliness of the citizens and the strong sense of community
here. Prescott is located half-way between Phoenix and Flagstaff.
At a mile high in elevation, Prescott remains about 10 to 15
degrees cooler than Phoenix and 10 to 15 degrees warmer than
Flagstaff. It’s the perfect mild, four-season community. Prescott’s
natural beauty is reflected in several lakes, five in all: Watson,
Willow, Lynx, Granite, Basin, and Goldwater. Prescott is also known
for natural outdoor features such as Thumb Butte, the Granite
Dells, Granite Mountain, and Prescott National Forest. Each of
these areas has well-maintained hiking trails, typically for
non-motorized exploration. Prescott is a mecca for outdoor
recreation, including hiking, horseback riding, camping, fishing,
and mountain biking, just to name a few. But wait, there‘s more!
The area offers a variety of shopping and dining choices – whether
you‘re looking for antiques or modern art galleries, you will find
what you are looking for. Many unique, locally owned businesses
offer a variety of products and services. In addition, there are,
of course, a wide selection of nationally recognized stores
available. If you‘re interested in this opportunity, please e-mail
your CV to Timothy A. Bernau at or call !
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