Description

WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) seeks an accomplished and dynamic radiologist to serve as Chief of Radiology for Missouri Baptist Medical Center (MBMC), Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital (MBSH), and their satellite locations. This individual will serve as the clinical and administrative leader for radiology services across these sites, with responsibility for advancing operational excellence, supporting programmatic growth, and fostering strong relationships across the health system.

This role combines high-level clinical practice with strategic leadership. The Chief will provide diagnostic imaging interpretation while also guiding the radiology enterprise at MBMC and MBSH in partnership with departmental and hospital leadership. Reporting to the Senior Vice Chair, the Chief will work closely with radiology, hospital, and physician leaders on strategic planning, growth initiatives, and service line development, with particular emphasis on supporting a large tertiary care hospital that is actively expanding.

The Chief serves as the primary medical director for these locations and as the leader of the radiologists practicing within them. In collaboration with division leadership, this individual will function as a key liaison between the radiology group, hospital administration, and referring clinical departments to ensure high-quality, responsive, and aligned imaging services. 

About MIR

WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) is a globally recognized center of imaging excellence and the academic radiology department at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. MIR provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic patient care services at Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children’s hospitals, Barnes-Jewish West County, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West hospitals, Christian Hospital and Siteman Cancer Center, among others. In addition, MIR is an international leader in future-driven education and groundbreaking research that connects health science to health care.

About WashU Medicine

As global leaders in advancing human health, WashU Medicine has been at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in science and clinical care since its founding in 1891. Our nationally ranked medical center unites nearly 2,000 pioneering minds across 78 specialties and 130+ locations to pursue newer methods, bolder exploration and braver paths to the treatment of every illness. Located in the heart of America, we’re strategically surrounded by patients of every background whose diverse experiences shape inclusive solutions that make a difference everywhere.

About Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Missouri Baptist Medical Center is a 489-bed acute care hospital in west St. Louis County offering a full continuum of medical and surgical services. Its areas of excellence include cardiovascular care, cancer care, women’s and infants’ services, breast health, gastrointestinal care, orthopedics, stroke care, therapy services, wound care and pain management. The hospital operates a 24-hour adult emergency department and, in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital, a dedicated pediatric emergency department. Missouri Baptist Medical Center is part of BJC HealthCare, one of the largest nonprofit health care systems in the U.S.

Requirements

Applicants must be ABR certified in Diagnostic Radiology and have substantial post-residency clinical experience in a hospital-based practice. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the ability to build relationships across teams and disciplines. Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills are essential. Applicants must also be eligible for medical licensure in Missouri and Illinois.

MIR is committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, welcoming, and respectful for all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

• Competitive compensation: $500,000–$600,000 (FY26, full-time)
• Signing Bonus
• Opportunities for additional income through exceptional daytime productivity, as well as evening and weekend moonlighting
• Generous vacation and professional time off the clinical schedule
• 403(b) matching
• Annual professional allowance
• Incidence-based malpractice coverage (no tail required)
• Dependent college tuition benefits
• Up to four weeks of 100% paid caregiver/parental leave