Instructor of Nuclear Medicine Imaging and Therapy

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Radiology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, seeks an Instructor for the Academic Support Staff. This appointment is initially for one year with possible renewal based on performance and funding.

Requirements include an MD or MD/PhD, board eligibility or a CAQ in nuclear medicine, and completion of an ACGME‑approved nuclear medicine training program. Candidates should have extensive PET/CT experience and participate in after‑hours/weekend coverage,

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree.
• Board eligible or CAQ in nuclear medicine.
• Completed ACGME-approved training in nuclear medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform or interpret nuclear medicine stress tests and EKGs.
• Evaluate and treat patients with therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals and general nuclear medicine studies.
• Participate in after-hours and weekend coverage, case reviews, and didactic lectures with residents and fellows.

Skills

PET/CT experience

Education

MD or MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Radiology

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Apr 10, 2025

Deadline

Apr 10, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

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.