What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vascular Interventional Radiologist position at UT Southwestern Medical Center?
Opportunity available for an experienced Vascular Interventional Radiologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, ranked the No. 1 Best Hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Divisional duties include providing clinical interventional radiology services primarily in the new Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center and Clements University Hospital & Clinics, with additional opportunities at Parkland Health & Hospital System. Candidates should be excited to work in an academic environment and committed to teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Applicants should meet these qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or foreign equivalent
- Fellowship Training in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
- Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology with an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas
- Sub-specialty certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology
- Three to five years of post-fellowship work experience in interventional radiology is desired
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Division & Facilities:
- Growing Vascular Interventional Radiology Practice with 16 faculty members, 14 Advanced Practice Providers and 17 interventional radiology residents
- Clements University Hospital has four dedicated Philips angiography systems capable of cone-beam CT with embolization navigation guidance system, Siemens Nexaris combined CT angiography room, dedicated CT and US procedure rooms with advanced needle guidance capabilities and a Siemens MR interventional suite
- Simmons Cancer Center has a single Siemens Cios Alpha C-arm fluoroscopy room.
- Parkland Memorial Hospital has four Philips angiography systems capable of cone-beam CT, dedicated CT and US procedure rooms
- A full consult service for inpatients exists at both Clements University Hospital and Parkland Memorial Hospital
- A dedicated Interventional Radiology clinic with four exam rooms and one procedure room is present at Clements University Hospital and Parkland Memorial Hospital. All outpatient referrals are seen in the clinic before and after the procedure
Research Collaboration:
- Opportunities to develop research interests in collaboration with our strong radiology and non-radiology based basic science and clinical teams across the campus
- A dedicated Interventional Radiology animal lab is being set up in collaboration with the Advanced Imaging Research Center and dedicated to discovery of novel drug delivery platforms via endovascular and image-guided techniques
- Current and future research opportunities involving advanced imaging modalities and artificial intelligence programs
Compelling Faculty Benefits:
- Excellent healthcare plans, competitive salary, and retirement benefits
- Dedicated academic time
- Administrative, biostatistical, and logistical support
- On-campus transportation system ensures mobility between the various clinical locations
- Nearby daycare with UTSW-affiliated rates
- Flexible work-plans as appropriate
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex:
- Ranked among top 10 U.S. places to live with the highest pay adjusted to cost of living, with affordable housing and relatively low crime rates
- A thriving culinary scene, world-renowned arts districts, major professional sports teams, trendy entertainment venues, unparalleled shopping opportunities, and extensive parks and recreation
- A richly diverse metropolitan region of 7.1 million residents, with more than 200 unique cities
- Two major commercial airports
- Average commute time of less than 30 minutes
- Unemployment rate below the national average
- High-quality elementary and secondary schools, and 45 colleges and universities.
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 in any diagnostic subspecialty, and be ABR-certified/eligible. Eligibility for Texas medical licensure and its acquisition prior to the start of employment is required.
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.
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/
Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000