Cardiothoracic, Cardiothoracic Imaging Radiologist and Division Chief

Job Description

UT Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX

UT Southwestern Medical Center is the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the ninth consecutive year and ranks among the nation’s top hospitals for care in 12 specialties—the most in Texas—according to U.S. News & World Report . As a leading academic medical center, UT Southwestern is known for excellence in patient care, groundbreaking research, and a strong commitment to education and training.

Job Summary  

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.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or MD/PhD degrees, or equivalent and have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Texas
• Commitment to delivering excellent patient-centered care

Compensation & Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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About Dallas, TX

Ranked in the Top 10 U.S. places to live with the highest pay adjusted to cost of living, the Dallas-Fort Worth area is a culturally diverse metropolitan region with affordable housing, a thriving culinary scene, world-renowned arts districts, major professional sports teams, trendy entertainment venues, and unparalleled shopping opportunities. With more than 200 cities, each with its own identity and character, the region is served by two commercial airports, as well as major highway and mass-transit systems, enabling convenient commute times. North Texas is also home to 45 colleges and universities, more than 60 hospitals, and 8.3 million residents who enjoy an unemployment rate that’s below the national average, relatively low crime rates, high-quality elementary and secondary schools, and extensive parks and recreation.

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

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

Contact:

Dustin Floyd

Clinical Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition 

Office of Human Resources 

UT Southwestern Medical Center 

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