Physician - Radiology

Your future role at a glance 

• Specialty: Diagnostic Radiology
• Schedule: Days, Onsite and Remote
• Practice Detail: Join 12 board certified, subspecialized radiologists
• EMR System: Meditech
• Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital and local ambulatory sites
• Location: Baltimore City, Maryland
• Salary: $550,000 - $670,689 per year
• This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) for Primary Care and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

The Ascension Saint Agnes Healthcare Department of Radiology is recruiting a BC/BE fellowship trained radiologist to join its practice to keep up with our present expansion and upcoming future growth.  The system recently opened a full service imaging center in Howard County in Maryland.

The ideal candidate would be experienced in providing services in the interpretation of X-ray, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, general Nuclear Medicine and Fluoroscopy.  

We are a subspecialized group of twelve (12) radiologists looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills willing to develop long term relationships with clinicians and patients.  The position includes rotating through the hospital based Diagnostic Imaging department, and outpatient imaging centers. There is a flexible staffing model, with both on-site and remote reading shifts available. Teleradiology coverage provides final reads during overnight. Weekday evening coverage (until 10 pm) and weekend call (until 5pm) is shared evenly amongst the radiologists. 

Imaging services are fully digital with state-of-the-art equipment including Siemens Dual Source Drive CT scanner, 64 slice Siemens and GE CT scanners, 2 Siemens 1.5T MRI scanners, as well as the latest GE ultrasound equipment and Hologic 3D mammography. Hologic 3D upright stereotactic biopsy equipment and needless wire LOCalization system for breast pathology are being utilized on site. The new outpatient center will have a 3T MRI in addition to a dual source CT, and other state of the art imaging modalities.  

The practice offers a competitive compensation package including CME stipend, employer matched retirement plan, health benefits, and full malpractice coverage with tail. 

St. Agnes Hospital is part of the Ascension Health Ministry, the nation’s largest nonprofit health system. The hospital has multidisciplinary institutes, including cancer, cardiovascular, endocrine and orthopedics which provide a broad patient population. The department of Diagnostic Imaging also provides imaging and interventional services to the Comprehensive Breast Center. The candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in weekly interdisciplinary tumor boards / conferences. 

Interested candidates please contact S. Hamid Husain DO, Chairman, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, St. Agnes Hospital syed.husain@ascension.org

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

About Ascension Saint Agnes 

• For over 150 years, Saint Agnes, built on a strong foundation of excellent medical care and compassion, consists of care teams who are committed to providing the best care for our patients. 
• Saint Agnes is a part of Ascension, one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the country. 
• 251-bed full-service teaching hospital with residency programs in a number of medical and surgical specialties. 
• Ascension Saint Agnes offers emergency as well as a variety of inpatient and outpatient services. 
• In addition to our Six Institutes that focus in the areas of Cancer, Orthopedics and Spine, Cardiovascular, Women and Children, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. 

About Baltimore 

• Baltimoreans have a lot to love about Baltimore with its famous crab cakes, major sports teams -the Orioles (baseball) and the Ravens (football), its beautiful historic harbor, diverse historical sites with three centuries of history, and its proximity to other major cities NYC, Washington DC, and Philadelphia. 
• Although it’s a large city, and it is the fourth largest school district in Maryland, it has received an award for Urban School Board Excellence from the Council of Urban Boards of Education. 
• Besides its great education, there are home buying incentives for its residents. There are many incentive programs for homebuyers, homeowners, and renters that are managed by different city departments or nonprofits making relocation options easy. 
• With more than 130 attractions, museums, historic sites and performing arts groups, Baltimore promises something for everyone. 

About Ascension Medical Group

Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led provider organization focused on delivering high-quality health outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. With 2,000 sites of care and 7,600 providers, physicians and advanced practice providers have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians across one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the U.S. When you join our team, you'll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology and countless opportunities for growth.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by the local Credentialing Office.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of
  Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

No additional preferences

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