Instructor of Nuclear Medicine Imaging and Therapy

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research and educational support

Opportunities for academic career development

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking an Instructor of Nuclear Medicine Imaging and Therapy within its prestigious Department of Radiology. This position offers an opportunity to engage in clinical practice, education, and research, supported by specialized resources and a collaborative environment focused on developing research credentials.

Qualifications

• Board eligible or certified in nuclear medicine.
• Completed ACGME-approved training program.
• Experience with therapeutic radio-pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret nuclear medicine stress tests and EKGs.
• Evaluate and treat patients using radio-pharmaceuticals.
• Participate in didactic lectures and case reviews.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Certification

PET/CT Experience

Interpreting Nuclear Medicine Tests

Patient Evaluation and Treatment

Education

M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

Job description

Instructor of Nuclear Medicine Imaging and Therapy

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Apr 10, 2025
Close Date:
Apr 10, 2027
Description:

The Department of Radiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Instructor position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Applicants must be board eligible or have specialty certification in nuclear medicine, either current American Board of Nuclear Medicine certification or a CAQ in nuclear radiology from the American Board of Radiology, and have completed a nuclear medicine or nuclear radiology ACGME-approved training program.

Responsibilities may include performing and interpreting nuclear medicine stress tests, EKGs, evaluating and treating patients with therapeutic radio-pharmaceuticals and general nuclear medicine studies. Candidates must have extensive PET/CT experience.

The successful candidate will also participate in shared after-hour and weekend coverage, case review series, and didactic lectures with residents and nuclear medicine imaging and therapy fellows.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop research credentials. Instructors are provided with research and educational support to prepare them for an academic and/or clinical career. A specialized research focus may be developed in consultation with the division chief.

Penn Radiology provides clinical services for the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia Veteran Affairs Medical Center, and affiliated outpatient imaging centers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.