What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiothoracic Imaging Radiologist position at UT Southwestern Medical Center?
The Department of Radiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a full-time Radiologist in the Cardiothoracic Imaging Division, headed by Dr. Suhny Abbara. 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. Eligibility for Texas medical licensure and its acquisition prior to the start of employment is required. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
Divisional duties include supervising and interpreting cardiac and thoracic imaging studies, providing consultation to referring physicians, and potentially performing various thoracic interventional procedures. Faculty members in the Cardiothoracic Imaging Division are responsible for clinical services at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Clements University Hospital, and affiliated outpatient clinics, which use state-of-the-art imaging equipment including the latest generations of MRI, CT and PET-CT scanners, as well as enterprise-wide EMR, PACS, 3D processing software, voice recognition dictation, and other electronic resources. Specific clinical and research interest can be in any area within the scope of cardiothoracic imaging, and faculty members have access to high-level mentorship in the pursuit of scholarly activities. Candidate will have the opportunity to work with residents, fellows, and medical students in one of the largest radiology training programs in the U.S.
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. Administrative, biostatistical and logistical support are provided. Robust collaborations with imaging vendors enrich discovery opportunities
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.
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Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
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.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
