SOM Cardiothoracic Radiologist (M67902)

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Radiology

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide specialized cardiovascular imaging interpretation of conventional radiography, chest CT, HRCT, CTA, lung cancer screening, in addition to cardiac CTA and cardiovascular MR in an 865-bed VCU Medical Center with a six-bay Level 1 Trauma Center suite and referral center. Services are also provided by the Section for the Massey Cancer Center, Pauley Heart Center, Interstitial Lung Disease Institute, pre- and post-operative lung and heart transplantation care. This full-time cardiothoracic position will train medical students, residents and fellows within the large, highly productive academic radiology department.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teaching – Provide training to medical students, residents and fellows, who rotate through the Department of Radiology.
• Clinical – Provide high quality, sub-specialized imaging interpretations for assigned modalities in support of the referring physicians and patients of VCUHS. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of pulmonologists, cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and other healthcare providers to provide accurate and timely diagnoses.
• Scholarly Activities - Faculty are encouraged to participate in activities related to national societies and organizations to maintain clinical excellence.
• Service – Time and effort is expected to be devoted to academic service-related activities. This shall include college, school, and departmental committee work, professional growth, and other such assignments.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

ABR certification or documentation of passing the Core Component of the ABR Board examination

Be fellowship trained in Cardiothoracic Radiology and have an interest in teaching and research

Candidates must be eligible for a Virginia medical license; must be eligible for permanent employment in the USA

Salary Range: Commensurate

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: No

Rank: Open

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months