Chief, Breast Imaging & Academic Leadership

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical institution in St. Louis seeks an experienced Chief of Breast Imaging for a leadership role overseeing a breast imaging program. Responsibilities include leading division operations, ensuring quality standards, and providing expert patient care. The ideal candidate should possess an MD or DO degree, board certification in Diagnostic Radiology, and fellowship training in Breast Imaging, along with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. This role also involves mentoring and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with board certification in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Fellowship training in Breast Imaging required.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Lead the breast imaging division including clinical operations and quality improvement.
• Serve as Lead Interpreting Physician for FDA compliance.
• Provide expert interpretation of various breast imaging procedures.
• Perform image-guided breast procedures and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Radiology expertise

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology

Fellowship training in Breast Imaging

Eligible for medical licensure in Missouri

Job description

Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, is seeking a dynamic and experienced radiologist to serve as Chief of Breast Imaging. This leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee and advance a well-established breast imaging program within an academic medical center committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the breast imaging division, including clinical operations, quality improvement, and strategic growth
• Serve as the Lead Interpreting Physician for FDA Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) compliance, ensuring adherence to federal regulations and quality standards
• Provide expert interpretation of screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI
• Perform image-guided breast procedures, including biopsies and localizations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including surgery, oncology, and pathology, to deliver comprehensive breast care
• Mentor and teach medical students, residents, and fellows
• Participate in and support clinical research and academic initiatives
• Ensure compliance with ACR accreditation and regulatory standards
  
  

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with board certification in Diagnostic Radiology
• Fellowship training in Breast Imaging
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Missouri
• Demonstrated leadership experience and strong interpersonal skills
• Commitment to academic excellence and collaborative team-based care
  
  

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital, SSM Health St. Marys Hospital, and, most recently SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.

SLUCares more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Groups more than 600 community-based providers to deliver care at more than 50 physician office locations, as well as through comprehensive virtual and digital health services.

Our continued investment in our physicians and their practices reflects the commitment we have to advancing health care for the communities we serve.

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