Description

Department of Diagnostic & Interventional Imaging Assistant Professor/Associate Professor - Abdominal Imaging

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible diagnostic abdominal radiologist for a faculty position in the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging to join a busy clinical and academic abdominal radiology service. McGovern Medical School primarily provides imaging services at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Harris Health LBJ Hospital. We also provide coverage at several outpatient imaging centers. The section is highly integrated with the UT departments of Oncology, Gastroenterology, Urology, Gynecology, and Trauma.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Providing, reading, and interpreting diagnostic services including radiography, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, sonography, and positron emission tomography, as well as limited procedures.
• Providing excellent patient care, fostering culture of learning and growth, and driving innovation within the section.
• Create and implement new or revised protocols that address identified areas for improvement and leverage new technologies; integrate fluoroscopy equipment and techniques that enhance safety and improve image quality.
• Assess current fluoroscopy protocols for abdominal imaging procedures, considering factor like patient safety, image quality, and efficiency.
•          Teaching residents, fellows, and medical students in radiology.
•          Participate in consultation at the reading room and tumor board.

The academic research opportunities at UTHealth Houston are abundant. The basic science section of the department is well-equipped (with research dedicated 3.0 and 7.0 T MR units) and well-staffed with physicists. Academic activities are strongly encouraged and supported. UTHealth Houston offers excellent benefits.

Qualifications:

• Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program (or equivalent)
• Fellowship training in Abdominal Radiology
• ABR certified or ABR eligible
• Texas Medical License or be eligible to obtain a faculty temporary license

Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery, and service, have the potential to be outstanding in their field of expertise, and share an interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth.

UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.

Please apply directly to: https://careers.uth.tmc.edu/us/en - Requisition # 26000150