Nuclear Medicine Physician - M59966

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for a full-time Nuclear Medicine position in the School of Medicine. This role involves teaching medical students and residents, conducting research, and providing high-quality imaging interpretations using state-of-the-art equipment.

The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative academic environment and must be Board Eligible/Certified in Nuclear Medicine, with a current Virginia medical license or eligibility for licensure. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly productive academic department in Richmond.

Qualifications

• Ability to foster an environment of respect and professionalism.
• Experience in Nuclear Medicine services.
• Eligible for permanent employment in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Provide training to medical students and residents.
• Implement clinical research in Nuclear Medicine.
• Deliver high-quality imaging interpretations.

Skills

Teamwork and respect

Nuclear Medicine services

Communication skills

Education

Board Eligible/Certified in Nuclear Medicine

Current Virginia medical license

Job description

Advertising Summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located inthe heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU'ssponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationallyrecognized for patient care and education. Virginia CommonwealthUniversity is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit

School Of Medicine MBU

Department

Radiology

Chief Purpose

To provide specialized imaging interpretation in the Division ofNuclear Medicine with the use of state-of-the-art equipment. Thisfull-time nuclear medicine position will train residents in thelarge, highly productive academic radiology department.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Teaching Provide training to medical students, residents& fellows who rotate through the Division of Nuclear Medicineincluding Nuclear Medicine residency, Radiology residency,Cardiology fellowship, Radiation Oncology residency, medicalstudent elective and serve as advisor to Nuclear Medicinetechnologist program, School of Allied Health.
2. Research Oversight and implementation of clinicalresearch involving Nuclear Medicine facilities, including review ofprotocols involving Nuclear Medicine imaging services andradiopharmaceuticals treatments.
3. Service Time and effort is expected to be devoted toacademic service-related activities. This shall include college,school, and departmental committee work, professional growth, andother such assignments.
4. Clinical Provide high quality sub-specialized imaginginterpretations for assigned modalities in support of the referringphysicians and patients of the VCUHS. Responsibilities include allfacets of nuclear medicine (general planar imaging, SPECT andSPECT/CT, PET/CT, nuclear cardiology and radiopharmaceuticaltherapies). Special interest or skills in acute care imaging,Oncology and Pediatric Imaging.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or acommitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
• Applicants should be Board Eligible/Certified in NuclearMedicine with experience in the full scope of Nuclear Medicineservices
• Candidate must have a current license to practice medicine inVirginia or the ability to qualify for licensure
• Must be eligible for permanent employment in the USA

Salary Range

Commensurate

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

ORP Eligible

No

Rank

Open

Tenure

Ineligible

Months

12 months

Contact Information

Contact Name: JayashreeParekh, MD Contact Email: [e-mail]