Cardiothoracic Radiologist

The University of North Carolina; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Cardiothoracic Radiologist to join the Cardiothoracic Imaging Division within the Department of Radiology. This academic role provides opportunities to collaborate with pulmonology, cardiology, oncology, surgery, and other specialties to deliver exceptional patient care across North Carolina and beyond.

The position emphasizes education, research, and scholarly activity, with opportunities to participate in image-guided thoracic procedures

Responsibilities

• Interpret cardiothoracic imaging studies, including chest radiographs, thoracic CT, and cardiac CT and MRI.
• Perform and/or supervise chest fluoroscopy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Contribute imaging expertise to multidisciplinary conferences, including the Thoracic Oncology Program.
• Teach and mentor diagnostic radiology residents, chest imaging fellows, and medical students.
• Participate in quality improvement, scholarly activity, and academic initiatives aligned with your interests and departmental priorities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across UNC to advance clinical care, education and research in cardiothoracic imaging.

Job description

Cardiothoracic Radiologist

Join Carolina’s tradition of excellence in cardiothoracic imaging, innovation, and patient-centered care.

The Department of Radiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Cardiothoracic Radiologist to join our growing Cardiothoracic Imaging Division. This is an opportunity to practice at a nationally recognized academic medical center while collaborating with experts across pulmonary medicine, cardiology, oncology, surgery, and other specialties to deliver exceptional care to patients across North Carolina and beyond.

At Carolina, you will find more than a position; you will find a community committed to advancing medicine, educating the next generation, and improving the health of the people we serve.

Why Carolina?

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education, innovative teaching, research, and public service. Consistently recognized among the nation’s top public universities, Carolina offers an exceptional environment in which to build a meaningful academic career.

Located in Chapel Hill, one of the country’s most vibrant college towns, UNC combines world-class health care and research with an outstanding quality of life. From a beautiful campus and thriving arts and culture scene to nationally recognized athletics, outdoor recreation and a dynamic surrounding community, Chapel Hill offers an ideal place to live, work and thrive.

UNC employees also have access to professional development opportunities, exclusive local and campus perks, comprehensive benefits, paid leave, health and retirement plans, and programs designed to support career growth and work-life balance.

About the Opportunity

The Cardiothoracic Imaging Division is a collaborative team of radiologists with specialized expertise across cardiovascular and thoracic imaging. The division provides comprehensive imaging services in a high-volume academic medical center, including:

• Portable and conventional chest radiography
• Thoracic CT
• Cardiac CT and MRI
• Chest fluoroscopy
• Image-guided thoracic procedures, including CT-guided lung and mediastinal biopsies

Our radiologists work closely with colleagues in pulmonology, oncology, internal medicine, cardiology, and cardiac and thoracic surgery. Faculty are integral members of the Multidisciplinary Thoracic Oncology and Interstitial Lung Disease programs, providing imaging expertise that directly informs complex diagnostic and treatment decisions.

For faculty interested in procedures, there are opportunities to participate in image-guided thoracic interventions.

Your Impact

In this role, you will:

• Interpret cardiothoracic imaging studies, including chest radiographs, thoracic CT, and cardiac CT and MRI.
• Perform and/or supervise chest fluoroscopy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Contribute imaging expertise to multidisciplinary conferences, including the Thoracic Oncology Program.
• Teach and mentor diagnostic radiology residents, chest imaging fellows, and medical students.
• Participate in quality improvement, scholarly activity, and academic initiatives aligned with your interests and departmental priorities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across UNC to advance clinical care, education and research in cardiothoracic imaging.

An Academic Home for Your Career

At UNC Radiology, clinical excellence is only part of the mission. We are committed to education, research, innovation, and collaboration.

Whether your passion is clinical practice, teaching, research, quality improvement, or developing new approaches to cardiothoracic imaging, you will have opportunities to shape your career within a highly collaborative academic environment.

You will join colleagues who are committed to preparing the next generation of health care professionals, advancing imaging science and improving access to exceptional care for patients throughout North Carolina and beyond.

Appointment Details

This is an open-rank, fixed-term faculty appointment at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Come build what's next in cardiothoracic imaging at Carolina.

At UNC, your expertise can make an impact not only on the images you interpret but also on the patients you serve, the trainees you mentor, and the future of radiology you help shape.

Join the UNC Department of Radiology and help us advance patient-centered care, education, and discovery across North Carolina and beyond.