Physician Radiology-Breast - Competitive Salary

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE  

The University of Kentucky Department of Radiology is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible radiologist to join our growing Breast Imaging Division. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a collaborative, education-focused academic environment while also serving patients across multiple community sites in Central Kentucky. Radiology | Breast Radiology | University of Kentucky College of Medicine 

UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital : The University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital is a 569-bed acute care hospital. It has Central and Eastern Kentucky’s only Level I trauma center and handles the most severe traumas. It has the only Level 4 neonatal intensive care unit in the area to treat the sickest infants.  

The hospital offers 100 intensive care beds, a post-anesthesia care unit, 17 operating rooms, 14-bed labor and delivery and 26 mother-baby rooms. The hospital draws upon the resources of six UK colleges: Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Public Health. 

PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS  

• Scope of Practice : 100% breast imaging, including screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and image-guided procedures. 

• Practice Locations : UK Chandler Medical Center in Lexington and affiliated community practice sites. 

• Facilities & Technology : State-of-the-art breast imaging centers with dedicated mammography units, ultrasound, MRI, and stereotactic/tomosynthesis biopsy capability. 

• Support Staff : Dedicated breast technologists, nurse navigators, and schedulers who allow radiologists to focus on patient care. 

• Collaboration : Strong multidisciplinary partnerships with breast surgery, pathology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS  

• transparent, competitive salary with a generous sign-on bonus (AAMC benchmark–based) 

• $6,000 CME allowance + relocation support 

• Loan forgiveness eligibility 

• 5 weeks PTO 

• Malpractice coverage (including tail) 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (with dependent coverage) 

• 200% retirement plan match 

• Wellness and professional development programs 

This package is designed to support your career growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance.  

QUALIFICATIONS  

• We welcome both experienced faculty and recent fellows interested in pursuing a career in academic breast imaging. 

• MD/DO (or equivalent) and board-certified/board-eligible by the American Board of Radiology. 

• Subspecialty training and/or experience in breast imaging, as well as basic procedural skills, are a plus. 

UK HEALTHCARE HIGHLIGHTS AND IMPACTS  

• U.S. News ranked UK HealthCare the #1 hospital in Kentucky for eight consecutive years.  

• Level I Trauma Center.  

• Strong in cancer, ENT, OB-GYN, cardiology, pediatric specialties, and high-volume complex procedures.  

• New cancer and neuro center opening in 2027  

• Kloiber Foundation Teen Lounge 

UK HEALTHCARE LOCATIONS  

• Albert B. Chandler Hospital  

• Kentucky Children’s Hospital 

• Eastern State Hospital 

• UK Good Samaritan Hospital  

• King’s Daughters Medical Center (Ashland)  

• St. Claire Regional Medical Center (Morehead) 

LIFE IN LEXINGTON  
Ranked as one of the nation's best places to live and work, Lexington offers many educational, cultural, and commercial opportunities. With a population of over 250,000 people, Lexington supports cultural attractions such as opera, ballet, theater, and musical events. Surrounded by rolling hills and horse farms, the Bluegrass Region is known for its natural beauty and for being the horse capital of the world.