Breast Imaging Radiologist
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 453324
Category: Faculty and Physicians
Posting Date: July 15, 2020
Responsibilities
Opportunity available for a Breast Imaging Radiologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, ranked the Number 1 Best Hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth. Led by Dr. Phil Evans, an internationally renowned breast imager and former president of the Society of Breast Imaging and of the American Cancer Society, the Breast Imaging Division currently includes 13 faculty members, and sponsors a Texas Medical Board-accredited fellowship program in breast imaging. Candidate must have a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree or foreign equivalent, have completed a diagnostic radiology residency, a minimum of 1 year of fellowship training in breast imaging ,and be ABR-certified/eligible. Eligibility for Texas medical licensure and its acquisition prior to the start of employment is required. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
Divisional duties include interpreting the full range of breast imaging examinations and performing interventional procedures, in addition to providing consultation to referring physicians and patients. Candidate will be expected to be superior in all aspects of breast imaging modalities and capable of teaching mammography, breast MRI, ultrasound, and contemporary biopsy techniques to breast imaging fellows, Radiology residents, and medical students through didactic lectures, case presentations, and multidisciplinary conferences. Specific clinical and research interests can be in any area within the scope of breast imaging. Faculty members in the Breast Imaging Division will be responsible for clinical services at the Moody Breast Health Center, a new Parkland Health System facility, scheduled to open in January 2021 with state-of-the-art imaging equipment, including a new breast MRI system; and at the UT Southwestern Center for Breast Care, also with the most advanced equipment and a dedicated MRI unit.
Faculty benefits include an excellent healthcare plan, competitive salary and retirement benefits. Nearby daycare is also available.
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. Administrative, biostatistical and logistical support are provided. Strong collaborations with imaging vendors enrich discovery opportunities. Current projects focus on breast MRI, including abbreviated dynamic protocols and diffusion weighted imaging, contrast-enhanced mammography, microbubble technology, the TMIST trial, mammographic-pathologic correlations, and artificial intelligence.
Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.
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. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.
Benefits
Health Benefits
- PPO and ACO Options
- 100% Coverage for Preventative Health − No Co-Pay
- Tobacco-Free Incentives
- Generous Prescription Drug Plan
- 3 Options for Dental Coverage
- 2 Options for Vision Coverage
- Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Retirement Plan
(Eligibility varies by employment status)
- The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
- Employee Contribution Max 7.7% of salary
- Employer Contribution Match up to 7.5% of salary
- Optional Retirement Program (ORP) defined contribution plan with 1 year, 1 day vesting
- Employee Contribution Max of 6.65% of salary
- Employer Contribution Match of 8.5% of salary
- Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
PTO Benefits
- 15 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave
Other Benefits
- On-Site Day Care
- Employee Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Group Life Coverage
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Working at UTSW
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It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.
Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.
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