Radiology Physician

Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics Faculty Position

The University of Arizona - Department of Medical Imaging is seeking a Nuclear Medicine physician or fellowship-trained radiologist to join the Division of Nuclear Medicine and Theranostic Center. The appointment rank is commensurate with experience.

Job Description

• Contribute to a strong academic division that provides comprehensive clinical service with a spirit of innovation as an engine for growth, value, and service.
• Participate in weekday clinical work and weekday/weekend call coverage while ensuring the delivery of timely, high-quality clinical care.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve service and quality for the betterment of our patients.
• Provide instruction for the Residency, Fellowship, and Medical Student educational programs by preparing and administering lectures and reviewing cases.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences, conferring with other services concerning issues affecting Medical Imaging.
• Support innovative research and serve as a willing collaborator with clinical and translational researchers.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree with dedicated training in nuclear medicine including board certification by ABNM and/or ABR/NR with ABNM eligibility.
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Arizona.
• Expertise in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging including different PET tracers, radiopharmaceutical therapies, and procedures from both clinical and scientific perspectives.
• Experience and passion in caring for patients, teaching, and supervising medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment.

Benefits

• $100k loan repayment available, plus Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Shift-based model with a minimum requirement of 176 shifts per year.
• Malpractice coverage and CME (plus CME allowance).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pet, auto, and home insurance included in voluntary benefit options.
• Adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and parental leave support.
• Resources available for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring.
• 24/7 confidential mental health support, plus coordination of child and elder care.
• Physician well-being program, including healthy-habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on-demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more.
• Financial wellness resources, including 401k with matching or 401b deferred retirement plan.

Community Overview

Warm weather, 286+ days of sunshine, and picturesque mountains in every direction are a few of the attributes that make Tucson a grand destination. Offering the authentic feel of the Southwest, Tucson is a metropolis rich in culture and outdoor activities such as hiking and mountain biking at Sabino Canyon and Mount Lemmon. Friendly people contribute to the small-town feel of Tucson, even though it is the second-largest city in Arizona. The city's rich cultural heritage includes a mix of Spanish, Mexican, and American influences, as well as those of the native peoples of the Tohono O'odham Nation. Experience the wide-open spaces, glorious sunsets, and fresh air that make Tucson a perfect place to call home.