Nuclear Medicine Physicians Join Our Mission-Driven Team at the Nashville VAMC

The Nashville VA Medical Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine physician to provide high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine services for our nation's Veterans. You will interpret PET, SPECT, bone, thyroid, and cardiac scans; perform targeted radionuclide therapies (including radioiodine and radiolabeled antibody therapy); and ensure safe radiopharmaceutical use in accordance with NRC and state regulations.

You will collaborate closely with radiologists, oncologists, cardiologists, endocrinologists, and primary care teams, participate in tumor boards, and communicate imaging results and treatment plans directly with patients. Academic interests are welcome: you will have opportunities to teach residents, fellows, students, and technologists, and to engage in quality improvement and optional clinical research.

If also trained in radiology, you may interpret general radiology studies when not performing nuclear medicine duties. Competitive federal salary and benefits, generous paid time off, robust retirement, and the opportunity to practice in vibrant Nashville, Tennessee.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Excellent compensation – $350K–$400K annually, plus comprehensive federal benefits.
• No billing or production pressure – focus on patient care and medical excellence.
• Generous paid leave and retirement plans – unmatched stability and security.
• Mission-driven environment – serve those who served, in a role that truly matters.

Interested candidates: Apply now to join a mission-driven team caring for those who served.

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About Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.