Abdominal Radiologist

The Department of Radiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a full-time Radiologist in the Abdominal Imaging Division, headed by Dr. Gaurav Khatri. 

The Abdominal Imaging Division currently includes 19 faculty members, and sponsors an ACGME-accredited fellowship program in abdominal imaging. Divisional duties include interpreting the full range of abdominal examinations and providing consultation to referring physicians. Candidate is expected to be highly proficient in all diagnostic imaging modalities. Proficiency in image-guided procedures is preferred. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with residents, fellows, and medical students in one of the largest radiology training programs in the nation. Clinical services are provided at Parkland Hospital, and at Clements University Hospital and its affiliated clinics. Central reading rooms are located at two sites, with freestanding reading stations located throughout the hospital systems and capabilities for remote conferencing to allow participation in virtual resident read-out sessions, lectures, and multidisciplinary conferences. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

Equipment includes 19 clinical MRI magnets, 22 CT scanners (including dual-energy CT systems from two different vendors), 54 ultrasound units, and mixed-use clinical and research machines. PET/MR is scheduled to be operational in 2022.

Faculty benefits include an excellent healthcare plan, competitive salary and retirement benefits. A convenient on-campus transportation system ensures mobility between the various clinic locations across the expansive campus. Nearby daycare is also available.

Faculty members have dedicated academic time with many opportunities to develop research interests in collaboration with our strong basic science group, as well as other clinical and basic science departments throughout the campus. Specific clinical and research interests can be in any area within the scope of abdominal imaging, informatics, and artificial intelligence. Administrative, biostatistical and logistical support are provided. Robust collaborations with multiple imaging vendors enrich discovery opportunities.

Ranked in the Top 10 U.S. places to live with the highest pay adjusted to cost of living, the Dallas-Fort Worth area is a richly diverse metropolitan region with affordable housing, a thriving culinary scene, world-renowned arts districts, major professional sports teams, trendy entertainment venues, and excellent shopping opportunities. With more than 200 cities, each with its own identity and culture, the region is served by two commercial airports, as well as major highway and mass-transit systems, enabling convenient commute times. North Texas is also home to 45 colleges and universities, more than 60 hospitals, and 7.1 million residents who enjoy an unemployment rate that’s below the national average, relatively low crime rates, high-quality elementary and secondary schools and extensive parks and recreation.

Candidate must have a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree or foreign equivalent, have completed a minimum of 1 year of fellowship training, and be ABR-certified/eligible.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000