Thoracic Imaging Radiologist

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee wellness programs

Fitness discounts

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health in Hershey, PA, seeks a full-time Radiologist specialized in Thoracic Imaging to join the Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging. Responsibilities include interpreting chest imaging (plain films, CT, MRI) and cardiac imaging (Cardiac MRI, CTA); procedural skills are assets but not required.

The successful candidate will join a diverse group of academic and community radiologists in a growing health system with robust teaching, research, and clinical programs.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited program.
• Completion of an accredited radiology residency.
• Eligible or licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania.
• Cardiac CT certification level 2 or higher for cCTA interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Interpret chest imaging studies (plain films, CT, MRI) and cardiac imaging (Cardiac MRI, CTA).
• Collaborate with academic faculty and community radiologists.
• Contribute to teaching of medical students, residents and staff.
• Engage in research via interdisciplinary programs and DRIVE support.

Skills

Chest imaging interpretation

Cardiac imaging interpretation

CT MRI proficiency

Education

MD/DO

Board-certified radiologist

Tools

CT scanners

MRI scanners

CTA/CMR tools

Job description

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Varied

Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes

Hours: 10

Radiologist – Thoracic Imaging

The Department of Radiology at the Penn State University College of Medicine is seeking a full-time subspecialty trained candidate in the Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging. Primary duties for this position will include interpreting chest imaging studies, including plain film, CT, and MRI, and cardiac imaging studies, including Cardiac MRI and CT Angiography. Procedural skills are considered an asset, although not a requirement for this position. The successful candidate will join our group of 52 academic faculty and 28 community practice radiologists in a growing academic health system. This is a non-tenure position and awarded academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

A passion for teaching is essential as the education of our medical students, 28 residents, fellows, and staff is a core value of our program. The Department supports an education curriculum specialist to mentor faculty in teaching and develop scholarship in radiology education. There is opportunity for innovative clinical research through collaboration with an interdisciplinary lung cancer screening program and the Division of Radiology Innovation and Value Enhancement (DRIVE), supporting informatics, data analytics, and outcomes research. DRIVE has two full-time data analysts and works with our central data team to provide advanced data mining and analysis support for healthcare innovation and investigator initiated research projects.

The Department has state of the art diagnostic imaging and interventional equipment including four 128 slice Siemens Flash CT scanners with CT fluoro capability, four Siemens 3.0 T clinical MRI scanners, and an additional 3T Prisma MRI unit housed in the MRI Core facility that is used for clinical research.

What We’re Offering:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work with highly qualified, friendly colleagues in a supportive health network.
• Attractive area to live, work and play
• Interaction with dynamic clinicians in a collaborative environment

What We’re Seeking:

• Medical degree - M.D., D.O. or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited residency program
• Eligible or currently licensed for the practice of medicine in the State of Pennsylvania
• Society of Cardiac Computed Tomography level 2 certification (or higher) for coronary CTA (cCTA) interpretation

What the Area Offers:

• Welcoming family-oriented lifestyle with a multitude of outdoor activities year-round
• Strong sense of community
• Affordable cost of living. Both suburban and urban.
• Excellent schools

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained