Director of Thoracic Oncologic Imaging

HMFP at BIDMC, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 490,000 - 540,000; Full time

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The Department of Radiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in partnership with Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians, seeks a Director of Thoracic Oncologic Imaging to lead the thoracic imaging program within BIDMC and the DFCI/HMFP network.

The successful candidate will advance clinical service, foster research in thoracic oncologic imaging, participate in multidisciplinary collaborations, and mentor residents, fellows and faculty in a premier academic environment.

Job description

Job Description: Director of Thoracic Oncologic Imaging Department of Radiology Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School, Boston

The Radiology Department at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking a Director of Thoracic Oncologic Imaging service line leader for a full-time faculty position for our Longwood Medical Area location. As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, BIDMC and the Department of Radiology, provide a clinically advanced and supportive academic environment for residents, fellows, and faculty. We’re also proud and excited to be an integral part of the landmark collaboration among Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) to establish New England’s only freestanding adult inpatient cancer hospital. The collaboration will provide unparalleled opportunities for radiology and other physician specialties to be part of DFCI’s internationally recognized cancer team. The Director of Thoracic Oncologic Imaging will work jointly with the newly formed Division of Cancer Radiology, as well as the Cardiothoracic Section in the Department of Radiology. The individual will work primarily with the DFCI Thoracic Oncology Program and referring providers to build, lead and grow a successful thoracic oncologic imaging program with the BIDMC and DFCI Radiology Departments, under the leadership of the Chair of the Department of Imaging at DFCI. The individual will be expected to support clinical service excellence, develop research in thoracic oncologic imaging, participate in multidisciplinary collaborations, support education and training in thoracic imaging, and be involved in recruitment of additional faculty with thoracic oncologic imaging interests. The Cardiothoracic Imaging Division at BIDMC has a strong international standing in education, research and mentorship. The Cardiothoracic Imaging Section currently has 6 faculty members, a clinical fellowship program with 2 clinical fellows and a dedicated research fellowship, the Sven Paulin Research Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Imaging. The division treasures its close collaborative relationships with referring services, and its weekly contributions to several multidisciplinary conferences are highly valued by their clinical colleagues. Traditional research interests of Cardiothoracic Imaging Section include population health, imaging of airway diseases, interstitial lung diseases, thoracic and cardiovascular oncological imaging, diagnostic radiation dose reduction, cardiovascular diseases in women, outcomes in structural heart disease and assessment of novel CCTA applications. The Cardiothoracic Imaging Division runs a successful CT Lung Cancer Screening program. The Division actively participates in a hospital-based Structural Heart Disease Program and runs a Cardiac CT Program. BIDMC and DFCI both have state-of-the-art imaging facilities. BIDMC’s hospital-based facilities span over two main campuses and include conventional radiographic units, 12 multidetector-row CT scanners, three of them with top-notch cardiac imaging capability, and two procedural CT suites, as well as dedicated cardiac MRI units. The DFCI Department of Imaging has multiple imaging facilities that include five CTs, four MRIs, and six SPECT and PET-CTs in addition to several ultrasound and radiography units across two campuses. The candidate should be eligible for appointment at the academic rank of Assistant or Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, commensurate with experience. MD from an accredited medical school Board-certified or eligible in Diagnostic Radiology A valid MA medical license or the ability to obtain one Minimum 5 years of experience Excellent clinical and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment Experience / eligibility for appointment as an Associate Professor rank preferred Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a 743-bed hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH). BILH, a health care system with 14 hospitals, brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, and more than 4,000 physicians and 39,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education. Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout BILH system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts. Pay Range: $490,000 - $540,000 The base pay range reflects what Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation within this range may be determined based on several factors, including academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality HMFP also offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions. HMFP/APHMFP is a multi-specialty physician organization made up of over 2,400 physicians, researchers, and advanced practitioners dedicated to providing quality and excellence in teaching, research, and clinical care. To learn more about HMFP, please visit our website. HMFP is an equal opportunity employer. HMFP respects diversity and accordingly is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length, and protective hairstyles, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, and breastfeeding), sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.