Nuclear Medicine Physician – PET/CT, Therapies & Imaging

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 300.000 - 450.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Staff Physician in Nuclear Medicine to join our growing radiology department across the Greater Houston area. You will perform and interpret a broad range of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging studies, including PET/CT and SPECT/CT, while leading radiopharmaceutical therapies within established protocols.

The role entails collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, pre-/post-procedure patient management, and active participation in education and quality

Formación

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency.
• Fellowship training in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.
• Board certification or eligibility in Diagnostic Radiology and/or Nuclear Medicine.
• Texas Medical License or Faculty Temporary License.
• Eligibility for radioactive materials and radiopharmaceutical authorizations.
• Strong clinical, interpretive, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with PET/CT, SPECT/CT, radionuclide therapy preferred.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Perform and interpret a broad range of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging studies, including PET/CT, SPECT/CT, planar imaging, and other specialized examinations.
• Evaluate patients and determine the most appropriate nuclear medicine imaging or therapeutic approach.
• Provide and oversee radiopharmaceutical therapies in accordance with established clinical protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with referring physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to support accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow‑up.
• Provide pre‑ and post‑procedure patient management, including counseling regarding preparation, radiation safety, and follow‑up care.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient nuclear medicine services across affiliated clinical sites.
• Contribute to departmental quality improvement, education, research, and peer‑review activities.
• Participate in resident, fellow, technologist, and medical student education.
• Participate in call coverage as assigned.

Conocimientos

Nuclear Medicine

PET/CT

Radiopharmaceuticals

Communication

Teaching

Educación

MD/DO

Diagnostic Radiology residency

Nuclear Medicine fellowship

Board certification or eligibility (DR/NM)

Texas Medical License

Herramientas

PET/CT

SPECT/CT

Radionuclide therapy

Descripción del empleo

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Staff Physician in Nuclear Medicine to join our growing radiology department across the Greater Houston area. You will perform and interpret a broad range of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging studies, including PET/CT and SPECT/CT, while leading radiopharmaceutical therapies within established protocols.

The role entails collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, pre-/post-procedure patient management, and active participation in education and quality