Cardiothoracic Imaging Radiologist - M60207

Cardiothoracic Imaging Radiologist - M60207

The Department of Radiology at Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia Campus is currently seeking applicants for a faculty position in the Section of Cardiothoracic Imaging. This section is an active, well-established clinical and academic service responsible for all aspects of cardiothoracic imaging including conventional chest radiography, chest CT, HRCT, CTA, lung cancer screening, and cardiac CTA and cardiovascular MR in an 822 bed Level 1 Trauma Center. The applicant would join five other cardiothoracic radiologists.

Special interest or skill in thoracic acute care imaging, trauma, oncology, cardiology, transplantation, mechanical ventricular assist devices, and infectious and occupational lung diseases is preferred. Established professional relationships with cardiothoracic surgery and pulmonary critical care medicine foster interdisciplinary research between departments. 

ABR certification or documentation of passing the Core Component of the ABR Board examination, cardiothoracic imaging fellowship training and an interest in teaching and research are required. The applicant must demonstrate experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. Candidate must be eligible for a Virginia medical license and for permanent employment in the USA. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ABR certification or documentation of passing the Core Component of the ABR Board examination, cardiothoracic imaging fellowship training and an interest in teaching and research are required.
• Must demonstrate experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or
  commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
• Must be eligible for a Virginia medical license and for permanent employment in the USA.

As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion - an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence.

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Welcome to VCU Health l MCV Physicians, the medical practice of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. As part of VCU’s School of Medicine, our physicians provide quality patient care services, teach the next generation of physicians, and conduct important research. VCU’s Massey Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Cancer Center and Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Health is the region’s full-service children’s hospital.

We are over 900 physicians and 19 clinical departments providing services at various sites in Virginia, including VCU Medical Center — Richmond, VA – the region’s comprehensive Level 1 Trauma Center, verified in adult, pediatric, and burn trauma care. VCU Medical Center integrates hospitals, clinical care facilities, health sciences schools and medical research.

Our physician-driven, patient-centered care model reflects the values and vision of an outstanding integrated academic practice.

VCU Health has consistently ranked high in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals study in the state and metro Richmond area. Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU continues to expand inpatient and outpatient services, as well as the new Virginia Treatment Center for Children, opened in 2018, serving as a beacon of hope for families seeking mental health services. We are proud that VCU Health has twice achieved Magnet® designation.  We are honored to be recognized by Working Mother magazine’s “100 Best” for work/life balance and integration. Since 2006, the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce has consistently named VCU Health an Area Employer of Choice. You won’t find a more appreciative organization to work for, nor better people to work with.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an urban university with over 32,000 students located in Richmond, Virginia, two hours south of Washington D.C. As one of the nation’s top research universities it attracts more than $255 million a year in sponsored research funding. Twenty-seven VCU graduate and professional programs rank among the best in the nation in US News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.