Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Abdominal Imaging - Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, [...]

UTHealth Houston; Texas; On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible diagnostic abdominal radiologist for a faculty position in the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging. The role involves providing diagnostic services, fostering patient care innovations, and teaching the next generation of medical professionals.

Candidates should possess an ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship in Abdominal Imaging, with a commitment to excellence and discovery. UTHealth offers a supportive academic environment with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program.
• Fellowship training in Abdominal Imaging or equivalent is required.
• Must be ABR certified or ABR eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide, read, and interpret various diagnostic services.
• Foster a culture of learning and innovation.
• Teach residents, fellows, and students in radiology.

Skills

Diagnostic services interpretation

Patient care

Fluoroscopy protocols

Teaching

Education

ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program

Fellowship training in Abdominal Imaging

Job description

Overview

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible diagnostic abdominal radiologist for a faculty position in the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging to join a busy clinical and academic abdominal radiology service. McGovern Medical School primarily provides imaging services at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Harris Health LBJ Hospital. We also provide coverage at several outpatient imaging centers. The section is highly integrated with the UT departments of Oncology, Gastroenterology, Urology, Gynecology, and Trauma.

Position Responsibilities

• Providing, reading, and interpreting diagnostic services, including radiography, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, sonography, and positron emission tomography, as well as limited procedures.
• Providing excellent patient care, fostering a culture of learning and growth, and driving innovation within the section.
• Creating and implementing new or revised protocols that address identified areas for improvement and leverage new technologies; integrating fluoroscopy equipment and techniques that enhance safety and improve image quality.
• Assessing current fluoroscopy protocols for abdominal imaging procedures, considering factors like patient safety, image quality, and efficiency.
• Teaching residents, fellows, and medical students in radiology.
• Participating in consultation at the reading room and tumor board.

The academic research opportunities at UTHealth Houston are abundant. The basic science section of the department is well-equipped (with research dedicated 3.0 and 7.0 T MR units) and well-staffed with physicists. Academic activities are strongly encouraged and supported. UTHealth Houston offers excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program (or equivalent).
• Fellowship training in Abdominal Imaging (or equivalent).
• ABR certified or ABR eligible.
• Texas Medical License or be eligible to obtain a faculty temporary License.

Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery, and service, have the potential to be outstanding in their field of expertise, and share an interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.