Nuclear Medicine Physician - M59966

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is hiring for a position in the Department of Radiology focused on teaching, research, and clinical service in Nuclear Medicine. Candidates will educate students and residents, oversee clinical research, and provide specialized imaging interpretations.

The ideal applicant will be Board Certified in Nuclear Medicine and committed to fostering a diverse and professional environment. A current Virginia medical license is necessary. This role is 12 months and offers a meaningful opportunity within the VCU community.

Qualifications

• Experience with nuclear medicine imaging services and protocols.
• Ability to foster respect in diverse environments.
• Eligible for permanent employment in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows in Nuclear Medicine.
• Oversee clinical research and protocol reviews.
• Provide high-quality imaging interpretations in nuclear medicine.

Skills

Professionality and respect in diverse environments

Nuclear Medicine services

Imaging interpretation

Teaching experience

Education

Board Eligible/Certified in Nuclear Medicine

Current license to practice medicine in Virginia

Job description

Unit: School of Medicine MBU

Department: Radiology

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching: Provide training to medical students, residents & fellows who rotate through the Division of Nuclear Medicine including Nuclear Medicine residency, Radiology residency, Cardiology fellowship, Radiation Oncology residency, medical student elective and serve as advisor to Nuclear Medicine technologist program, School of Allied Health.
• Research Oversight and implementation of clinical research involving Nuclear Medicine facilities, including review of protocols involving nuclear medicine imaging services and radiopharmaceuticals treatments.
• Service: Time and effort is expected to be devoted to academic service‑related activities. This shall include college, school, and departmental committee work, professional growth, and other such assignments.
• Clinical: Provide high quality sub‑specialized imaging interpretations for assigned modalities in support of the referring physicians and patients of the VCUHS. Responsibilities include all facets of nuclear medicine (general planar imaging, SPECT and SPECT/CT, PET/CT, nuclear cardiology and radiopharmaceutical therapies). Special interest or skills in acute care imaging, Oncology and Pediatric Imaging.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
• Applicants should be Board Eligible/Certified in Nuclear Medicine with experience in the full scope of Nuclear Medicine services.
• Candidate must have a current license to practice medicine in Virginia 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: Jayashree Parekh, MD

Contact Email: [e-mail]