Job Description

Diagnostic Radiologist – Remote Teleradiology

Supporting Veterans Affairs VISN 22 | Opportunity Contingent on Contract Award

Bring your diagnostic expertise to a mission that serves our nation’s Veterans.

Matrix Providers is seeking Board-Certified Diagnostic Radiologists for an anticipated remote teleradiology opportunity supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 22 Desert Pacific Network.

Provide timely, accurate imaging interpretations that help VA care teams make informed decisions for Veterans. This opportunity supports after-hours coverage and on-demand daytime backup for VA healthcare facilities.

Matrix Providers is recruiting in anticipation of contract award. Positions, schedules, and start dates are contingent on award and final government requirements.

Work Location

Services will be performed remotely from a designated, approved reading location using secure, VA-approved teleradiology systems.

Coverage and Scheduling

The contract requires coverage during the following windows:

• Weekdays: 4:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Weekends and federal holidays: Around-the-clock coverage.
• Additional daytime coverage: On-demand support for routine and potentially STAT examinations, as needed and available.

Individual shifts and coverage commitments will be discussed during the recruiting process. Additional study transmissions may occur outside the listed coverage windows.

Position Overview

Provide final diagnostic imaging interpretations for VA inpatients, outpatients, and other eligible beneficiaries. Work collaboratively with referring clinicians and imaging personnel to communicate findings, address urgent clinical questions, and support continuity of care.

The scope of imaging services includes:

• General radiography and plain-film X-rays
• CT and CT angiography
• MRI and MR angiography
• Nuclear medicine
• Ultrasound, including vascular Doppler and duplex examinations

Key Responsibilities

• Review diagnostic images and relevant patient information and provide accurate, complete final interpretations within assigned privileges.
• Begin interpretation promptly upon receipt of examinations.
• Complete final reports for STAT and emergent studies within 60 minutes of receiving complete examination images.
• Complete final reports for routine studies within 48 hours.
• Immediately communicate serious or critical findings to the ordering physician or appropriate clinical representative.
• Remain available during assigned coverage to discuss imaging findings, appropriate examinations, and additional imaging needs with VA clinicians.
• Manage the reporting process from dictation and editing through coding, electronic signature, and final verification.
• Follow American College of Radiology reporting standards and VA communication requirements.
• Participate in peer review, quality improvement, and ongoing professional practice evaluations.
• Protect patient information and comply with VA privacy, information security, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain professional credentials, continuing medical education, and required VA training.

Required Qualifications

• Current board certification in Diagnostic Radiology.
• A current, full, unrestricted medical license meeting the PWS requirements for the location where services are performed.
• All medical licenses held must be full and unrestricted. The draft PWS excludes physicians with specified histories of license restriction, suspension, revocation, surrender pending action, or denial upon application.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and clinical competency appropriate to the examinations interpreted.
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.
• A current National Provider Identifier, or the ability to obtain one before providing services.
• Ability to complete VA credentialing and privileging requirements before beginning work.
• Ability to satisfy required background screening, employment authorization, and VA access requirements.
• Ability to maintain board certification, required continuing education, and annual privacy and security training.

Remote Practice Expectations

Radiologists must work through the designated secure teleradiology environment, maintain patient confidentiality, and promptly report technical issues affecting image receipt or report delivery. Remote reading arrangements and equipment requirements will be reviewed during recruiting and onboarding.

Put Your Expertise to Work for Veterans

Join Matrix Providers in supporting access to timely diagnostic care for those who have served.

Apply today to discuss your imaging expertise, availability, and preferred coverage schedule.

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