Montefiore Medical Center – Musculoskeletal Section Chief Position

The Society of Skeletal Radiology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 450,000 - 525,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in New York seeks an accomplished academic radiologist to serve as Section Chief of Musculoskeletal Imaging at Associate Professor or Professor rank. The role offers leadership to expand the MSK imaging program across multiple Montefiore sites and to collaborate with Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Rheumatology, and Physical Therapy.

The Chief will oversee clinical operations, recruit and mentor faculty, and advance clinical, educational, and research missions.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent medical degree.
• ABR-certified or ABR-eligible in Radiology.
• Fellowship training in Musculoskeletal Radiology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in New York.

Responsibilities

• Interpret the full spectrum of musculoskeletal imaging studies (radiography, CT, MRI, ultrasound).
• Perform MSK image-guided procedures (arthrography, injections, biopsies).
• Teach radiology residents, fellows, and medical students; mentor junior faculty.
• Engage in clinical and translational research; foster multidisciplinary collaborations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentorship

Teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD or DO

ABR-certified or ABR-eligible

Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology

New York medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center – Musculoskeletal Section Chief Position

The Department of Radiology at Montefiore Medical Center, the primary teaching hospital of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, seeks an accomplished academic radiologist to serve as Section Chief of Musculoskeletal (MSK) Imaging at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. This leadership opportunity offers the chance to guide and expand a well-established musculoskeletal imaging program within one of the nation’s largest academic health systems serving a diverse patient population across the Bronx, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley.

The Section Chief will provide strategic and operational leadership for the MSK division and work closely with departmental leadership to advance the clinical, educational, and research missions of the Department of Radiology. The Chief will oversee clinical operations and workflow across multiple Montefiore sites, support faculty recruitment and mentorship, and strengthen multidisciplinary collaborations with multiple departments including Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Rheumatology, and Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. The position offers an opportunity to shape the future of musculoskeletal imaging across Montefiore’s expanding clinical enterprise while fostering innovation, faculty development, and academic productivity.

Clinical responsibilities include interpretation of the full spectrum of musculoskeletal imaging studies, including radiography, CT, MRI, and ultrasound. The position also includes performance of MSK image-guided procedures including arthrography, pain injections, and biopsies. Experience or interest in MSK ultrasound is desirable. The MSK division works closely with orthopedic and sports medicine specialists in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment supported by state-of-the-art imaging technology.

As a faculty member at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, the Section Chief will participate in teaching radiology residents, fellows, and medical students, mentoring junior faculty, and contributing to clinical and translational research initiatives within the department.

Qualified candidates must hold an MD, DO, or equivalent degree, be ABR-certified or ABR-eligible, have completed fellowship training in Musculoskeletal Radiology, and be eligible for medical licensure in the State of New York. Candidates with demonstrated leadership experience and a strong commitment to academic radiology are particularly encouraged to apply.

In addition to a competitive base salary of $450,000-$525,000, we offer the opportunity to supplement income through productivity incentives. LTD, STD, paid malpractice, health, dental, vision and a 403(b) are also offered.

Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff, and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.