Cardiothoracic Imaging Radiologist - MUSC Faculty

ACHE; James Island (SC); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Pension plan

Tax-deferred contributions

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for a Cardiothoracic Radiologist in the Radiology Department. The division serves thoracic/cardiovascular imaging with fellowship-trained radiologists who teach and conduct research.

Facilities include advanced CT/MRI, Sectra PACS with Power Scribe and EPIC HER, and remote call options for faculty. Relocation assistance and strong retirement options are offered.

Qualifications

• ABR-certified or eligible requirement for radiology practice.
• Fellowship training in cardiopulmonary imaging is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret chest radiographs, CTs and MRIs for thoracic and cardiovascular patients.
• Participate in teaching and/or research activities within the radiology department.
• Collaborate with pulmonary medicine, cardiology, surgery, and oncology services.

Education

ABR-certified or eligible

Fellowship training in cardiopulmonary imaging

Job description

• Pay: MUSC does not post a pay range for this role (competitive compensation per MUSC pay grade)
• Employment: Full time (Faculty), 40 hours/week
• Location: MUSC Health University Medical Center
• Employer: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
• MUSC Job ID: R-0000037311

Cardiothoracic Radiologist – Medical University of South Carolina

The Department of Radiology at MUSC is seeking a radiologist to join the Cardiothoracic Radiology Division in order to accommodate expanded growth in pulmonary and cardiac imaging. The division consists of fellowship trained radiologists who interpret chest radiographs, CTs and MRIs for thoracic and cardiovascular patients. Members are well represented on national and international professional societies, and all have a passion for teaching and/or research.

Highlights of the division and department

• Recently installed Sectra PACs with fully integrated Power Scribe Dictation and EPIC HER
• At home workstations for faculty allowing flexible work schedules and for remote call options
• State-of-the-art equipment including Siemens NAETOM Alpha Photon Counting CT and several 1.5T and 3T Cardiac-capable MRI scanners
• Collaborative partnerships with pulmonary medicine, adult and pediatric cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and oncology services
• Large outstanding radiology residency program with 6-8 residents per month on service
• Cardiothoracic radiology fellowship
• MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center is an NCI Designated Cancer Center and recipient of the ACR’s Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence accreditation
• Innovative medical student radiology rotation

The Radiology Department consists of 55 faculty, including 6 physicist and PhD faculty, and 7 cardiothoracic radiologists. There are 44 Diagnostic Radiology residents, 8 Interventional/Diagnostic Radiology residents and 4 Independent Interventional residents. There are 4 ACGME fellowships in neuroradiology and in non-ACGME fellowships, there are 4 in breast imaging/mammography, 2 in MSK, 3 in body imaging, and 2 in cardiothoracic. The department does 400,000examinations a year and growing at 7-9% per year. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills in both thoracic and cardiac imaging and interested in actively participating in teaching and/or research activities.

Qualified applicants should be ABR-certified or eligible, have completed fellowship training in cardiopulmonary imaging, and are able to obtain a permanent medical license in South Carolina.

Clinician educator position with tenure track

Access to state-of-the-art equipment, supported by a strong Siemens partnership

Relocation assistance

Excellent retirement options including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Qualified Employer

(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)