Nuclear Radiology, Staff Physicians - Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine

Job Description

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The Division of Nuclear Medicine in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Miami Health System and Leonard Miller School of Medicine, is seeking a Staff Physician in Nuclear Medicine to join our expanding imaging team. Staff Physicians at the University of Miami serve as vital members of our satellite practice locations, providing high-quality clinical care in collaboration with UHealth faculty and community providers. This position offers the opportunity to practice at one of our premier UHealth sites while engaging in a collegial, academically enriched environment supported by the resources of a leading academic health system. The ideal candidate will provide expertise in the full scope of nuclear medicine imaging and therapy, including PET/CT, SPECT/CT, diagnostic nuclear studies, and radiopharmaceutical therapy. Experience in theranostics and nuclear oncology imaging is highly desired, as the division is actively engaged in therapies for thyroid cancer, lymphoma, neuroendocrine tumors, and prostate cancer.

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The successful applicant will join a department of 80+ clinical radiologists who are involved in imaging at multiple facilities, including Jackson Memorial Hospital (a primary, tertiary, and quaternary care County hospital) and from the University of Miami Hospitals and Clinics. UHealth delivers leading-edge patient care by the regions best doctors, powered by the groundbreaking research of the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. As South Floridas only university-based medical system, UHealth is a vital component of the community that is leading the next generation of health care.

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ABOUT UHEALTH                                                                                                             

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The University of Miami Health System (UHealth) and Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine deliver world-class patient care powered by innovation, research, and education. As South Floridas only university-based health system, UHealth serves as a vital academic and clinical hub for the region and beyond. With more than 1,400 physicians and scientists , UHealth integrates cutting-edge care with groundbreaking research. Our health system includes Jackson Memorial Hospital , the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (South Floridas only NCI-designated cancer center), Bascom Palmer Eye Institute , and the UHealth Tower each contributing to the Universitys mission to advance medicine and serve the community.

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The mission of the University of Miami Health System and Miller School of Medicine is to be a top-tier academic health system, which specifically serves South Florida, as accomplished by:

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  Delivering high-quality, compassionate care and promoting the health of our community

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  Leading life-changing discoveries and transforming care through innovative research,

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  Educating the next generation of medical leaders,

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  Nurturing diversity, equity, and inclusivity

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CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                     

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  Active clinical practice in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

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  Experience in radiopharmaceutical therapy and theranostics is highly desired as the Division is quite active in conventional and new therapies for thyroid cancer, lymphoma, neuroendocrine tumors, and prostate cancer, to name a few.

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  Supervise the performance of technical personnel.

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  Be part of the on-call schedule.

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  Exercise quality assurance as related to the practice of Nuclear Medicine.

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  Provide Nuclear Medicine consultation as requested.

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  Staff off-site outpatient imaging sites as requested by the Division Director or Chair.

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  Potential participation in the development and management of new and ongoing clinical research.

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  Serve on Departmental and University committees as requested by the Chair.

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This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

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CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                    

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Education:

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  Medical Degree

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  Diagnostic Radiology Residency

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  Nuclear Medicine Fellowship

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Certification and Licensing:

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  American Board of Radiology (ABR) Certified Preferred

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  Nuclear Medicine Board (ABNM) Certified or Board Eligible

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  Florida Medical License or Eligible

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Experience:

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  Competitive applicants will have completed at least 1 year of dedicated subspecialty fellowship training in Nuclear Medicine. Prior experience in a cancer centric practice setting preferred but not required.

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Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

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  Experience in radiopharmaceutical therapy and theranostics is highly desired as the Division is quite active in conventional and new therapies for thyroid cancer, lymphoma, neuroendocrine tumors, and prostate cancer, to name a few.

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  In addition to the rich clinical experience, faculty will participate in teaching residents, fellows, and medical students, as well as clinical research, journal club, and weekly multidisciplinary conference.

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