Open Rank, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA) - Nuclear Medicine

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 367,990 - 569,708

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Relocation support

Job summary

A leading cancer treatment center in Houston is seeking candidates for a Clinical Faculty Appointment in Nuclear Medicine. The role involves providing comprehensive care, conducting nuclear procedures, and educating future professionals. Candidates must possess a Medical Degree and related certifications. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $367,990 to $569,708 and excellent benefits including medical and retirement plans. This is an onsite role, committed to high standards in oncological care.

Qualifications

Shows evidence of excellence in clinical care and performance.
Demonstrates potential for institutional service.
Has taken steps to initiate education activities.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care for oncologic patients.
Conduct nuclear imaging and therapeutic procedures.
Participate in education for medical students and residents.

Skills

Clinical care excellence

Collaborative research participation

Team science

Education

Medical Degree

Board Certification by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine

Licensure by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Open Rank, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA)

SUMMARY: The faculty member is expected to hold a Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA) position at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the Department of Nuclear Medicine within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging. The faculty member is a clinician qualified to work in the field of Nuclear Medicine at a Professor level. The primary academic appointment will be in the Department of Nuclear Medicine.

Functional Responsibilities

The Sections of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Clinical Nuclear Medicine (CNM) are administrative units that provide comprehensive, diagnostic and therapeutic services within the Department of Nuclear Medicine. Faculty within these Sections provide:

Excellent, comprehensive and compassionate care for an oncologic patient population
Nuclear imaging and therapeutic procedures in a cost effective environment
Programs and projects conducted to advance fundamental or clinical understanding of oncology and nuclear medicine
Education for medical students, residents, fellows, graduate students, and technologists
Multidisciplinary and collaborative approaches to patient-centered imaging, transformative research, prevention and exceptional education

The members of the Department are appointed upon the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Nuclear Medicine with concurrence of the Division Head of Diagnostic Imaging, and approval by the President of the Institution. This position is supervised by the Section Chief(s) for day-to-day clinical operations. The primary evaluator on an Annual Faculty Performance Appraisal is the Department Chair, reflecting faculty member's education, research, patient care, and administrative activities. These functional responsibilities require the mental ability to reason deductively; act decisively; communicate and execute the Institution's acceptable standards of conduct; interact with highly sophisticated technology; and understand complicated, comprehensive concepts, and technologies. This faculty position will provide onsite services, as assigned, in the Texas Medical Center (TMC) and Houston Area Locations (HALs).

Required Qualifications

Medical Degree, Board Certification by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine, Licensure by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, and BLS certification prior to employment.

Not required but promise of ability to participate in collaborative research and in team science* is desired.

Shows evidence of excellence in clinical care & performance
Shows evidence of ability to develop an essential role in patient care services
Demonstrates potential for institutional service
Shows promise for effective participation in teams as appropriate for appointment role(s)
Has taken steps to initiate education activities, including mentoring

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology, a record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications, ACLS certification preferred.

Refer to the position description and the Department of Nuclear Medicine web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Application Details

Interested applicants should apply online and send curriculum vitae (updated within the last 3 months) and names and addresses of at least three references.

Work Location and Compensation

Work Location: Onsite

This position has a target base salary of $367,990 to $569,708 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

Security and Compliance

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Equal Opportunity

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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