Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic)
Company: Defense Health Agency
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health
Agency, Army Medical Center Madigan, Department of Radiology
located at Tacoma, Washington. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation -
A recruitment incentive may be authorized. - Salary negotiation may
be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. -
Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Joint Base Lewis-McChord, its
affiliated clinics and dental clinic are located at Fort Lewis,
Washington, near the city of Tacoma. Madigan AMC is one of only
three designated Level Two trauma centers within the U.S. Medical
Command. Tacoma is a progressive city of 200,000 nestled between
Seattle and the state capital of Olympia. The region offers the
attractions of larger metropolitan areas, with a hometown feel.
World-class museums, hotels and theaters draw thousands to downtown
Tacoma while the shores of the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier
inspire outdoor enthusiasts. The Broadway Center for the Performing
Arts, Chihuly Bridge of Glass, Emerald Downs Racetrack, Emerald
Queen Casino, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Lakewold
Gardens, and the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad represent a small
sampling of the region's varied entertainment options. The city
offers excellent schools, universities, parks, festivals and
regional shopping centers. Madigan Army Medical Center Joint Base
Lewis McChord Working for the Department of Defense comes with an
abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation
packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments,
and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching
employer contributions. Responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES: - Perform
and interpret a full range of diagnostic imaging studies, conduct
necessary patient evaluations, and provide clinical oversight and
emergency care for patients undergoing radiologic procedures. -
Utilize and supervise specialized imaging modalities such as CT,
MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, mammography, angiography, and
interventional techniques to diagnose complex medical conditions. -
Provide expert radiologic consultation to physicians, communicate
results to patients and referring providers, participate in
multidisciplinary boards (e.g., Tumor Board), and contribute
technical reviews and quality assurance studies. - Teach radiology
residents, medical students, and physicians through daily
instruction, lectures, conferences, and board prep activities;
oversee resident work; and lead or mentor research initiatives
within the department. - Assign and oversee work of subordinate
staff, conduct performance evaluations, participate in hiring and
disciplinary actions, and identify and support employee training
and development needs. Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you
must meet the education and experience requirements described
below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including
volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your
relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your
transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic
Requirement for Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic): Degree: Doctor of
Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a
school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been
accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American
Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges;
Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic
College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or
an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
at the time the degree was obtained.A Doctor of Medicine or
equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided
education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in
the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in
the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth
pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical
education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign
country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing
Examination. Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active,
full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from
a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,
or a territory of the United States Graduate Training: Subsequent
to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised
experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a
one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a
hospital or an institution accredited for such training. In
addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for
this position you must also meet the qualification requirements
listed below: Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully
completed the required accredited residency training in the
specialty of the position to be filled (Radiology-Diagnostic) and
equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years.
Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is
required for the specialty identified. If you are selected for a
Physician position: A salary quote will not be provided to you at
the time of the initial job offer. The salary determination process
begins after the initial job offer is accepted. This consists of
the Activity Compensation Panel adding base pay and market pay to
determine your starting salary and this will be provided to you
once approved. Salary for physician positions is based on a tier
scale, determined by the position specialty, grade, and
location.
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