Abdominal Imaging Chief
Company: Tufts Medicine
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
We're saving lives, building careers, and reimagining
healthcare. We can't wait to grow alongside you. At Tufts Medicine,
you'll make an impact and build your career, supported by a
community of brilliant, compassionate colleagues. Every single
person at Tufts Medicine plays an integral role in building a
holistic healthcare experience that's accessible, empowering and,
most of all, human. Tufts Medical Center - Boston, MA The Tufts
Medical Center Department of Radiology actively seeks an academic
body imaging radiologist who can serve as the Section Chief to join
a growing department with high-quality radiology residency and
fellowship programs. We believe in diversity, inclusive leadership,
and supportive mentorship as well as the importance of life-work
balance and physician wellness. TMC Radiology Department Vision To
create a patient-focused center of excellence for imaging services,
education, and research. We aim to achieve our departmental vision
by delivering high quality and compassionate care for the patients
we serve while advancing the field of radiology through our
research and in educating the future leaders of our field. TMC
Radiology Department Mission
- Provide exceptional care when, where, and how patients need
it.
- Treat the patient, not the images.
- Be a center of creativity in physician education and scientific
innovation. About the Role The Section Chief of body imaging is
expected to lead a team of body imaging radiologists, residents,
and fellows rotating through the body imaging section. Routine
clinical duties include interpretation of body CT, MRI, and
Ultrasound studies, plain films, and fluoroscopic GI contrast
studies between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Interventional radiology (IR)
procedures are performed by IR department and not required for body
imagers. There are multidisciplinary conferences and educational
conferences with departments of GI medicine, surgery, transplant,
urology, gynecology, and oncology. Participation in research
projects and quality improvement projects (typically supervising
medical students, residents, and fellows) are encouraged. Weekend
on-call duties (dedicated body call, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) are remote
(home workstations are provided to each radiologist). Opportunities
for internal moonlighting (i.e. extra weekend calls) are available
for those who are interested in earning additional income (this is
voluntary). Administrative and Academic time will be provided
commensurate with administrative, educational, and research
responsibilities. Academic productivity, teaching contributions,
and clinical work-based incentives are available and paid annually
at the time of annual performance review with the Chair. Tufts
Medical Center is a Level-1 Trauma Center located in downtown
Boston and is the academic flagship of Tufts Medicine, a healthcare
network that encompasses community healthcare practices, as well.
We serve as the clinical faculty for the ACGME Diagnostic Radiology
and Fellowship programs at the Tufts University School of Medicine.
Academic Rank Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or
Professor of Radiology at the Tufts University School of Medicine,
commensurate with academic accomplishments. For those possessing an
exceptional CV, the department Chair will consider accelerated
promotion to a higher academic rank. Leadership Roles For those who
are interested, we offer leadership positions in medical student
education, residency and fellowship training, and administrative
leadership positions, commensurate with career stage and future
aspirations. Facilities and Equipment Include:
- State-of-the-art Phillips 7700 3.0 Tesla MRI with ultrafast MR
imaging supported by deep learning (AI) reconstructions, an
additional 3.0 Tesla magnet, and a new 1.5 Tesla MR (all
Phillips).?
- Two dual-source, dual-energy Siemens Force CT scanners.
- One AS 64 CT scanner with an IR guidance package.?
- Eight new GE E10 ultrasound machines. Requirements
- Candidates must hold an MD, DO, MBBS, or equivalent
degree.
- Board eligibility/Board certification by the American Board of
Radiology (ABR) or American Osteopathic Board of Radiology
(AOBR).
- Expertise in all aspects of multimodality body imaging,
including cancer imaging and transplant imaging (especially liver
transplant)
- Medical licensure or eligibility in Massachusetts Visa Support
- Tufts Medical Center can offer visa support (H1B, O-1, and J-1
waiver position, depending on circumstances) for suitable
candidates.
- We accept applications from diverse backgrounds, including
those who are completing, or have completed, an alternate pathway
for ABR certification. About the Area: Living in the Boston area
provides access to New England's unique lifestyle, including
world-class restaurants, diverse culture, and some of the oldest
historic sites in the country. It also affords easy access to
year-round outdoor activities with proximity to Cape Cod, Maine,
and the mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont.? In addition, the
Boston area offers the vibrancy and energy of some of the world's
most distinguished public and private high-schools, colleges and
universities. We are especially interested in candidates who can
contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic
community through their research, teaching, and service.? As an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other
category legally protected by federal or state law. Tufts Medicine
is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of
academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected
and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts.
Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital,
MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford,
Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated
physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value
diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,
national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided
reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or
interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to
receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact
us to request accommodation by emailing us at .
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