Staff Physician, Interventional Radiologist (Community Division) - Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, McGovern Medical School

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 500,000 - 611,000; Full time

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is recruiting an Interventional Radiologist for the Community Radiology Division to serve Memorial Hermann hospitals in the Houston area. This role blends community practice with access to academic resources, offering a strong base and incentives, plus remote options where appropriate and substantial non‑clinical time for CME and personal development.

Ideal candidates bring IR fellowship training, board eligibility/certification, and a commitment to patient‑centered care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency.
• Fellowship training in Interventional Radiology or equivalent qualifications.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology.
• Texas Medical License or Faculty Temporary License.
• Strong clinical, procedural, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with a broad range of vascular and nonvascular interventions.
• Commitment to high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of image-guided minimally invasive procedures.
• Evaluate patients in consultation and determine appropriate interventional treatment.
• Perform vascular and nonvascular interventions, including biopsies, drainages, vascular access, embolization procedures, and other procedures appropriate to the physician's expertise.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient interventional radiology services.
• Collaborate with referring physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure patient management.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement, education, and peer-review activities.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Patient-centered care

Fair workload distribution

Transparent compensation

Collegiality

Professionalism

Clinical integration

Long-term career stability

Education

MD or DO degree

Diagnostic Radiology residency

Interventional Radiology fellowship

Board certification or board eligibility IR/DR

Texas Medical License or Faculty Temporary License

Job description

Staff Physician, Interventional Radiologist (Community Division) - Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, McGovern Medical School

UTHealth Houston is recruiting Interventional Radiologists to join its growing Community Radiology Division, serving Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.

This new practice model is designed for interventional radiologists who want the pace and flexibility of community practice while retaining the resources, subspecialty expertise, benefits, and long-term stability of a major academic health center.

Position Highlights

• $555,000 base salary under the current compensation plan

• Up to $70,000 call pay incentive

• $4500/wRVU for production above the applicable annual threshold

• 10 weeks planned non-clinical time, including CME and sick time

• On-site and fully remote opportunities, where appropriate based on clinical responsibilities

• Approximately 1-in-5 weekend coverage

• Monday off following a worked weekend, planned without deduction from the 10-week non-clinical pool

• Approximately 30 evening/swing shifts annually, with a planned $500/shift differential

• Defined community practice focused on three Memorial Hermann hospitals

• No routine teaching or research requirement

• Access to UTHealth Houston subspecialists, peer learning, educational programs, and professional development

• UTHealth Houston / UT System benefits and retirement programs for eligible employees

• Internal opportunities for additional compensated clinical work

The Practice

The Community Radiology Division is being built as a dedicated community practice, not simply an extension of traditional academic service obligations.Interventional radiologists will provide high-quality image-guided procedures, consultation, and patient-centered care within the designated Memorial Hermann community hospitals. The practice is designed to support efficient procedural care while providing access to the broader expertise and resources of UTHealth Houston's academic radiology department.Breast imaging, nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, and overnight radiology are being developed with dedicated staffing models, allowing physicians to maintain a more clearly defined practice while supporting the comprehensive imaging and procedural needs of the community hospitals.Technology-enabled workflow orchestration is intended to support fair workload distribution, transparency, and increasing subspecialty alignment as the division grows. Community interventional radiologists will also have ready access to the broader UTHealth Houston academic radiology department when complex cases require additional subspecialty consultation or multidisciplinary collaboration.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking interventional radiologists who value:

Clinical excellence

Patient-centered care

Fair workload distribution

Transparent compensation

Collegiality

Professionalism

Clinical integration

Long-term career stability

The opportunity is appropriate for both experienced interventional radiologists and physicians completing training. Candidates must meet applicable UTHealth Houston faculty appointment, credentialing, licensure, and employment requirements.

Why UTHealth Houston?

UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann have worked together for more than 50 years. This new Community Radiology Division combines that established clinical relationship with the infrastructure of UTHealth Houston and The University of Texas System.The goal is straightforward:Build an outstanding community interventional radiology practice where physicians can focus on excellent clinical care, maintain meaningful relationships with referring clinicians, provide high-quality image‑guided interventions, and build a sustainable long‑term career.

Interested?

Manickam “Nicks” Kumaravel, MD

[e-mail]

Saagar Patel, MD

[e-mail]713-478-4068

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Perform a broad range of image-guided minimally invasive procedures.

• Evaluate patients in consultation and determine appropriate interventional treatment.

• Perform vascular and nonvascular interventions, including biopsies, drainages, vascular access, embolization procedures, and other procedures appropriate to the physician's expertise.

• Participate in inpatient and outpatient interventional radiology services.

• Collaborate with referring physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.

• Provide pre- and post-procedure patient management.

• Participate in departmental quality improvement, education, and peer-review activities.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.

• Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency.

• Fellowship training in Interventional Radiology or equivalent qualifications.

• Board certification or board eligibility in Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology.

• Texas Medical License or Faculty Temporary License.

• Strong clinical, procedural, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with a broad range of vascular and nonvascular interventions.

• Commitment to high‑quality, patient‑centered care.