Nuclear Medicine Physician

UW School of Medicine and Public Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Radiology at UW School of Medicine and Public Health seeks a Nuclear Medicine Physician to contribute to the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging section as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor across CHS or CT tracks. Opportunities exist for leadership roles, clinical work, and ABR eligibility.

The role includes clinical duties in PET and Cardiology, involvement in teaching residents and medical students, and potential development of the nuclear medicine

Qualifications

• WI medical license or eligibility by start date.
• Board certified or board eligible by ABNM or ABR by start date.
• Fellowship or residency training in Molecular imaging by start date.

Responsibilities

• Performing and interpreting clinical nuclear medicine PET and nuclear Cardiology studies.
• Evaluating and treating radiotheranostic patients with a high level of excellence.
• Teach and mentor radiology residents and nuclear medicine trainees; participate in conferences and residency development.

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Fellowship or residency in Molecular imaging

Board certification by ABNM/ABR by start date

Job description

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Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Assistant Professor (CHS)

Job Summary

The Department of Radiology offers a unique opportunity for a Nuclear Medicine Physician to support the Department of Radiology to contribute to our growing Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging section as an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor on either the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track or Clinician Teacher (CT) track. This faculty member will pursue an academic career in Molecular Imaging and Radiotheranostics with opportunities for leadership roles in our radiology department within the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging section at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center. Additional opportunities may arise for clinical work in subspeciality radiology sections (Cardiovascular, Chest, Abdominal etc.) and are available for candidates eligible for American Boad of Radiology (ABR) certification in diagnostic radiology (DR). The University of Wisconsin Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Section is composed of experts in multiple areas including general nuclear medicine and PET imaging, theranostics, nuclear cardiology, PET/ MR, prostate cancer imaging and therapy, and the imaging and treatment of patients with thyroid cancer. Therapies in patients with various forms of cancer are routinely performed with unsealed sources, such as radioactive iodine in patients with thyroid disease,177-Lu DOTATATE for patients with neuroendocrine tumors and 177-Lu vipivotide tetraxetan for patients with metastatic prostate cancer. The section is part of a major expansion of the UW theranostics program using both clinically approved and investigational agents. This is a growing area with state-of-the-art imaging equipment including PET/CT, PET/MR and SPECT/CT. The section offers both a nuclear medicine residency and a PET/molecular imaging fellowship program.

• Full time (100 percent)
• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
• Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Professor (CHS), Clinical Assistant Professor (CT), and Clinical Professor (CT). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Key Job Responsibilities

Clinical duties will be assigned in the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging section and will include the following duties:

• Performing and interpreting the clinical nuclear medicine PET and nuclear Cardiology studies
• Evaluating and treating radiotheranostic patients with a high level of excellence.

This position will play a central part in the teaching program engaging with radiology residents and nuclear residents in lectures, regular imaging and radiotheranostics clinical conferences, journal clubs, protocol reviews, as well as side-by-side instruction in the clinic. This position will also participate in medical student teaching. Opportunities exist for participation and development of our nuclear medicine residency program and emerging theranostics training.

The Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging section offers an abundance of opportunities for multi-disciplinary clinical and translational molecular imaging and radiotheranostics research, ranging from artificial intelligence, radiotheranostics and dosimetry and novel translational radiopharmaceuticals. Opportunities exist for participation and development of our nuclear medicine residency program and emerging theranostics training.

The Nuclear Medicine section offers an abundance of opportunities for multi-disciplinary clinical and translational molecular imaging and radiotheranostics research, ranging from artificial intelligence, radiotheranostics and dosimetry and novel translational radiopharmaceuticals.

• All Faculty: Teach medical students, residents, and fellows
• CHS: Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Department

The UW Department of Radiology consists of more than 170 faculty across 13 sections, reading over 1,000,000 diagnostic scans per year. We train more than 50 residents and fellows per year and have an extensive presence throughout the medical student curriculum. The UW Department of Radiology provides excellence in patient care in an environment that is respectful of others and adaptive to change. We are dedicated to sharing our clinical expertise through regional outreach to the people of Wisconsin and their healthcare providers. We provide an environment for education of our trainees, staff, and healthcare professionals through scholarly conferences and continuing education programs. We improve human health by developing innovative imaging technology through basic and translational research in collaboration with colleagues at UW-Madison and beyond. We support the Wisconsin Idea to improve people's lives beyond our walls by collaborating with industry to translate modern technology into daily clinical practice. We support the economic development of Wisconsin and the financial wellbeing of UW Health. We recruit and develop dedicated faculty and health professionals who inspire their co-workers and students towards lifelong learning, research discovery, service to their community and clinical excellence.

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Compensation

Negotiable, 12 months

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications

• WI medical license by start date of position
• Board certified or board eligible by American Board of Nuclear Medicine (ABNM) or American Board of Radiology (ABR) is required by start date of the position.
• Fellowship or residency training in Molecular imaging by start date

Preferred Qualifications

• CHS/CT: For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CT or CHS track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS or CT track

Education

• MD or DO, or equivalent required by start date of position.

Contact Information

Melissa Kuester, [e-mail] 608-263-6996

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