Cardiothoracic Radiologist Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

The Department of Radiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking candidates for the Division Chief of Cardiothoracic imaging. This individual will lead the clinical, academic, and research mission of our cardiothoracic division.
Clinical divisional duties include supervising and interpreting cardiac and thoracic imaging studies, providing consultation to referring physicians, and performing various thoracic interventional procedures, if desired. Faculty members in the Cardiothoracic Imaging Division are responsible for clinical services at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Clements University Hospital, and affiliated outpatient clinics, which use state-of-the-art imaging equipment including the latest generations of CT, MRI, PET-CT, and PET/MR scanners, as well as enterprise-wide EMR, PACS, 3D processing software, voice recognition dictation, and other electronic resources. A fully equipped 3D lab supports the delivery of advanced cardiothoracic imaging services. The division has a track record of early adoption of multiple artificial intelligence tools in clinical practice such as those for lung nodules, pulmonary embolism, and coronary artery calcium, among others.

The candidate will have the opportunity to lead and collaborate with a diverse team of seasoned experts in the field of cardiothoracic imaging. The program proudly hosts two advanced fellowships-one in cardiothoracic imaging and another in cardiovascular imaging-training a total of five fellows annually. Specific clinical and research interest can be in any area within the scope of cardiothoracic imaging, and faculty members have access to high-level mentorship in the pursuit of scholarly activities. Candidate will also have the opportunity to work with residents and medical students in one of the largest diagnostic radiology training programs in the U.S, and additional residency programs in interventional radiology and nuclear medicine.
Faculty members have dedicated academic time with many opportunities to develop research interests in collaboration with our strong basic science group, as well as other clinical and basic science departments throughout the campus. Faculty members have access to dedicated research instruments including state-of-the-art 3T and 7T MRI, 3T PET/MR, hyperpolarized MRI, and PET/CT. A strong cyclotron and radiochemistry program provides outstanding opportunities for multidisciplinary collaborations both within the department and with other departments on campus. Administrative (e.g., institutional review board [IRB] submissions, grant application and budget preparation, research coordinator support for clinical trials), research PACS for data storage, biostatistical and logistical support are available. Access to the institutional high performing computer cluster (BioHPC) facilitates projects related to AI and big data. Robust collaborations with imaging vendors enrich discovery opportunities.
Faculty benefits include an excellent healthcare plan, competitive salary and retirement benefits. A convenient on-campus transportation system ensures mobility between the various clinic locations across the expansive campus. Nearby daycare is also available.
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Candidate must have a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or MD/PhD degrees, or equivalent and have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training. Eligibility for Texas medical licensure and its acquisition prior to the start of employment is required.

UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

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