Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Physicist Pay Cap Relief Act

This legislation aims to formally integrate therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicists into the Department of Veterans Affairs' healthcare system. It amends title 38, United States Code, to codify their appointment, establish clear qualification requirements, and define their pay structure, ensuring they are recognized alongside other specialized medical professionals. Specifically, the bill mandates that individuals appointed to these positions must have completed a post-graduate clinical training program and be board certified in their respective fields by a Secretary-approved body. These new provisions ensure a standardized level of expertise for medical physicists providing critical care to veterans. The bill also integrates these medical physicists into the VA's existing personnel and pay grade systems, aligning their compensation with that of physicians and dentists to provide "pay cap relief." This aims to ensure competitive salaries for these critical roles. Finally, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to submit a report within one year detailing the effects of these amendments, including impacts on pay and departmental costs.