Nuclear Medicine Physician/Nuclear Radiologist (Assistant or Associate Professor)

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Physician/Nuclear Radiologist (Assistant or Associate Professor)


Division: Radiology


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Location: Houston, TX


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FLSA Status: Exempt


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Summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas has an opening for a nuclear medicine physician/nuclear radiologist to join the faculty as part of an expanding section of Nuclear Medicine. We seek an individual with strong clinical performance, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for the field of molecular imaging and therapy. Clinical duties include a full-time commitment providing a broad scope of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine in both public and private healthcare environments. The position provides research and CME opportunities, as well as participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards, resident teaching and mentorship, and medical student education.

Baylor College of Medicine is located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. In the 2022 U.S. News and World Report ranking of top U.S. Medical Schools, Baylor ranked #22 in the category of Research and #4 in the category of Primary Care. In that same ranking, the Department of Radiology at Baylor was ranked #18 nationally, in recognition of our excellent reputation in clinical care, research, and education. Nuclear Medicine at Baylor works closely with the clinical departments to offer the newest developments in radiotracers for diagnosis and therapy.

Position Highlights

• Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding molecular imaging and therapy service in the Texas Medical Center
• Active programs in all aspects of nuclear medicine, including oncology, neurology, and cardiology
• Participation in the Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center, an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
• New Cardiac Imaging Lab at BSLMC, including a new cardiac PET, with MBF and CFR, and a new GE Starguide SPECT/CT
• Work with fellows and attending from Texas Heart Institute as core faculty for Nuclear Cardiology
• New Nuclear Medicine departments with new equipment (BSLMC and Ben Taub Hospital) in the next 1-2 years
• New outpatient Molecular Imaging and Therapy center at new BSLMC McNair Campus
• Faculty academic appointment at Baylor College of Medicine, rank based on experience
• Engagement with BCM medical students, residents, and fellows as core teaching faculty
• Competitive salary and generous retirement benefits at a premier academic institution
• Leadership opportunities based on qualifications
• May consider part-time

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have completed an ACGME-accredited Nuclear Medicine residency or the equivalent in Diagnostic Radiology, with additional fellowship training in Nuclear Medicine or Nuclear Radiology. The ideal candidate will have considerable expertise in all aspects of clinical Nuclear Medicine, including general nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology, therapy and hybrid molecular imaging. It is expected that the successful candidate will integrate into a collegial and collaborative environment and promote programmatic growth, excellent patient care, and interdisciplinary research. The active participation in and promotion of the educational mission and training of residents and fellows at Baylor College of Medicine is a requirement. Formal ACGME experience as a faculty member is desirable but not required. The ability to obtain an unrestricted Texas medical license is a requirement, and applicants must be eligible for Authorized User status. Graduating fellows are encouraged to apply.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 23312