Faculty Breast Radiologist

Association of University Radiologists; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

200% retirement match

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition assistance benefits

CME support

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Breast Imaging Radiologist to lead a 100% breast imaging practice within a growing academic health system. The role offers hybrid work with home workstation and remote breast imaging capabilities, along with teaching responsibilities for residents, fellows, and medical students.

The position includes leadership opportunities, protected academic time, and a robust benefits package as UK HealthCare expands its cancer center and ambulatory facilities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret screening and diagnostic mammography, breast MRI, and perform image-guided breast procedures
• Teach residents, breast imaging fellows, and medical students in an active academic environment
• Leadership opportunities available as the division grows and senior faculty approach retirement plans

Job description

Join one of the region's leading academic breast imaging programs at the University of Kentucky. The Department of Radiology is seeking a Breast Imaging Radiologist to support continued growth across a rapidly expanding health system. Physicians can build a 100% breast imaging practice while benefiting from a collaborative faculty culture, strong institutional support, and opportunities in teaching, research, and leadership. The division is poised for continued expansion as UK HealthCare invests in a new cancer center and additional ambulatory facilities.

Opportunity Highlights

• Option to practice 100% breast imaging
• Join an established breast imaging division with exceptional faculty retention and long-term stability
• Interpret screening and diagnostic mammography, breast MRI, and perform image-guided breast procedures
• Hybrid work environment with home workstation provided and remote breast imaging capabilities
• Very light call responsibilities with rare callback requirements
• Teach residents, breast imaging fellows, and medical students in an active academic environment
• Receive approximately 10% protected academic time with additional support available for funded research efforts
• Leadership opportunities available as the division continues to grow and senior faculty approach future retirement plans
• Guaranteed salary starting at $500,000 plus departmental incentives, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and opportunities for additional compensation through outreach and supplemental clinical work
• Competitive benefits package including a 200% retirement match, comprehensive health coverage, tuition assistance benefits, CME support, and malpractice coverage
• Join Kentucky's flagship academic medical center during a period of significant investment in breast imaging, oncology services, and cancer care expansion

Community Information

Lexington, Kentucky, combines the amenities of a thriving metropolitan area with a cost of living significantly below many major academic markets. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington offers excellent schools, vibrant neighborhoods, a nationally recognized restaurant scene, and convenient access to outdoor recreation throughout the Bluegrass region.

• Thriving university city with a strong economy and growing healthcare sector
• Cost of living below the national average
• Excellent public and private school options
• Easy access to Louisville, Cincinnati, Nashville, and regional airports
• Renowned equestrian, cultural, culinary, and outdoor recreation opportunities
• Home to the University of Kentucky and a vibrant downtown district

FACILITY

Academic