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Nuclear Medicine Physician

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, ranked No. 1 hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and No. 2 hospital in Texas by U.S. News and World Report, is seeking an energetic Nuclear Medicine Physician. The ideal candidate will be board-certified or eligible by ABNM and/or ABR with Nuclear Radiology subspecialty Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) and an Authorized User.

The Nuclear Medicine Division, headed by Dr. Orhan K. Oz, provides services at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Clements University Hospital, their affiliated outpatient clinics, and Children’s Medical Center. In addition, the division staffs the University Hospital Nuclear Medicine Therapy Clinic. These facilities are equipped with modern dual modality SPECT/CT, PET/CT and PET/MR scanners.

The candidate will have the opportunity to work with residents, fellows, and medical students in one of the largest radiology training programs in the U.S. The Nuclear Medicine Division operates a Nuclear Medicine residency and an Advanced Molecular Imaging and Therapy fellowship. The Nuclear Medicine faculty participates in a number of investigator-initiated research studies and Industry Sponsored Trials. Division faculty have the opportunity to engage in scholarly pursuits with faculty in the UTSW Cyclotron and Radiochemistry Program, Medical Physics, and Radiology Research with expertise in AI, SPECT, and PET imaging.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Previous experience in Nuclear Cardiology, Brain Imaging and Pediatric Nuclear Medicine are highly desired. The candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree or foreign equivalent
• Completed a minimum of 1 year of fellowship training
• ABNM or ABR Board certified/eligible (Dual Pathway or NM Fellowship trained)
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure and its acquisition prior to the start of employment 

Divisional Duties:

• Supervising and interpreting examinations including General Nuclear Medicine, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, PET/MR, Nuclear Cardiology, and DEXA
• Conducting therapy patient consultation visits
• A theranostic program administering Iodine-131, Radium-223, and 177Lu therapies, with available quantitative dosimetry in an SNMMI designated Comprehensive Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence and at Parkland Memorial Hospital
• Providing consultation to referring physicians
• Academic time for the ACGME?accredited Nuclear Medicine residency program, Advanced Molecular Imaging and Therapy fellowship program, integrated ABR/ABNM training program for dual certification
• Participation in Multidisciplinary Tumor boards and disease oriented teams

Research Environment:

• Research interests are supported by a culture of collaboration with UTSW’s strong basic science and clinical teams within the department and across the campus
• Interdisciplinary care conferences that serve as springboards for clinically relevant research
• Robust leadership fundamentals teaching, research coaching and mentorship
• Advanced clinical and pre-clinical instruments and resources
• Investigator-initiated clinical trials for multiple investigational PET radiopharmaceuticals
• Research clinical trials including immunoPET imaging, imaging of neurodegenerative diseases, several GU oncology trials, and cardiac molecular imaging studies
• Clinical trials office, biostatistical and logistical support resources within the department
• Participation in the SNMMI’s Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Registry
• Ability to compete for research funding limited to Texas based investigators through the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

Faculty Benefits: 

• Excellent healthcare plans, competitive salary, and retirement benefits
• Dedicated academic time
• Administrative, biostatistical, and logistical support
• On-campus transportation system ensures mobility between the various clinic locations
• Nearby daycare with UTSW-affiliated rates
• Flexible work-plans as appropriate

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex:

• Ranked top 10 U.S. places to live with the highest pay adjusted to cost of living, with affordable housing, with relatively low crime rates
• A thriving culinary scene, world-renowned arts districts, major professional sports teams, trendy entertainment venues, unparalleled shopping opportunities, and extensive parks and recreation
• A richly diverse metropolitan region of 7.1 million residents, with more than 200 unique cities
• Two major commercial airports
• Average commute time of about 28 minutes
• Unemployment rate below the national average
• High-quality elementary and secondary schools, and 45 colleges and universities

To apply, visit https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu,. Please attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to your application. Incomplete applications will not receive full consideration. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

For additional information and questions, please contact Melanie Yenchai, Faculty Recruiter via email: oars@utsouthwestern.edu

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

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.

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