Breast Imaging Radiologist (MD/DO) - Per Diem - UNC Health Caldwell

UNC Health; Lenoir (NC); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Sign-on & relocation

PTO & CME

Malpractice coverage

Loan repayment potential

Job summary

UNC Health Caldwell in western North Carolina seeks a clinically oriented radiologist with breast imaging expertise to read mammography, ultrasound, and MRI, and to perform breast procedures. The role supports hospital and mammography center work, with a mix of on-site and teleradiology duties.

Open to per diem, part-time or full-time candidates; dayshift hours only, with 4 hours weekly standard minimum for some roles, located in the Greater Hickory Metro Area.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Radiology residency program.
• BC/BE in Radiology; BC/BE in Breast Imaging Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Interpret breast imaging studies (mammography, ultrasound, MRI).
• Perform image-guided breast procedures such as biopsies and localizations.
• Engage in hybrid on-site and teleradiology reading for breast imaging.

Skills

Breast Imaging Radiology

Diagnostic radiology

Procedural breast work

Education

MD/DO in Radiology

ACGME Radiology residency

BC/BE in Radiology

Job description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Breast Imaging Radiologist - UNC Caldwell in western NC (FT/PT/PRN)

UNC Health is currently seeking clinically oriented, BC/BE Radiologists to join our team at UNC Health Caldwell. Radiologists can be BC/BE in Breast Imaging Radiology, or Diagnostic/Procedural, with extensive experience performing breast procedural work.

This position will support radiology services at the Hospital and mammography center in Lenoir, NC. Focus will be on the interpretation of breast imaging studies, including mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI, as well as performing image-guided breast procedures, such as biopsies and localizations.

We are seeking personable and engaging diagnostic/procedural radiologists to join the team working in a hybrid model.

Position Information

• Open to per diem, part-time or full-time breast-imaging radiology candidates
• Monday through Friday & dayshift hours only!
• A full-time position would cover onsite breast imaging needs at main campus and at the mammography center 2-3 days per week. When not onsite, work would be completed via teleradiology, reading both diagnostic and breast screens.
• A part-time position would be 2-3 days per week of breast imaging work, onsite at UNC Health Caldwell Hospital & the mammography center
• A PRN role would be as needed, onsite breast procedural work, at UNC Health Caldwell Hospital & the mammography center
• Located in the Greater Hickory Metro Area of NC

Benefits & Financial Highlights

• Health-system employed provider, with access to and resources through the School of Medicine's Department of Radiology
• Comprehensive benefits package including, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life, flexible spending account, 403b & more
• Competitive Compensation Package; Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. Paid Time Off; CME time & allowance; malpractice coverage; PTO; CME time & allowance; malpractice coverage
• Potential for student loan repayment with service commitment

About The Ideal Candidate

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Radiology residency program
• BC/BE in Radiology; BC/BE in Breast Imaging Radiology
• Eligible for or ability to obtain North Carolina medical licensure

Living In The Area

Lenoir, North Carolina, offers a high quality of life in a scenic foothill setting, nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Catawba Valley. Residents enjoy a relaxed, small-town atmosphere with affordable housing, short commutes, and easy access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, fishing, and nearby ski resorts. Lenoir is conveniently located within driving distance of Boone, Blowing Rock, Asheville, and Charlotte, offering access to dining, culture, and regional airports while maintaining a strong sense of community and family-friendly living. It's an ideal location for physicians seeking a balance of meaningful work, natural beauty, and lifestyle ease.

For more information, please contact Erin Hill at [e-mail]

Other Information

Education Requirements

• Meeting the Board Certification requirements. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• DEA;ACLS;MD

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Language Skills: Should be able to communicate proficiently in English.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Organization Unit: Caldwell Sleep Medicine

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Organization Unit: FP Radiology Statewide Caldwell Passthrough

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.