UT Health East Texas- Radiologist Needed (General or Body Imaging) Faculty Position

Company: Ardent Health Services
Location: Tyler
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

UT Health East Texas seeks a Faculty Radiology physician to join our health system comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 70 physician clinics. The ideal candidate would be BC/BE and eligible for licensure in Texas. They would also be team oriented and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a growing academic environment.About this Position:

• Physician will interpret diagnostic imaging.
• Consult with technologist and other physician clinicians to problem solve and set protocols for looking for certain imaging features.
• UT Health North Campus Tyler:
• Average 45-50 studies a day per person, total 150-180
• 64 slice CT scanner
• 1.5 tesla magnet
• PET/CT
• SPECT NUC med with CT scan, SPECT-CT
• Ultrasound
• Tomosynthesis Mammography
• Molecular breast imaging (MBI)
• Outpatient clinic is located at our University Hospital, UT Health North Campus Tyler.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm with occasional overtime as needed. Call is 1:3 weeks. Tele-radiology service utilized for overnight reads; Physician will need to over-read reports the following morning. Saturday and Sunday call will consist of 2 to 5 hours to read weekend and overnight studies.
• Research is not necessary, but the opportunity is available to clinical faculty.
• Teaching responsibilities will include internal medicine and family medicine residents. Schedule is on average 1-1.5 days a week.
• Friendly work environment with established physicians.As a partner with the University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide east Texas patients with access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians and other health professionals. Our Graduate Medical Education is an integral component at UT Health East Texas and is growing rapidly. We are excited about our medical school opening in 2023. This growth requires motivated and hard-working team members who will enthusiastically help to build the future of medical care in East Texas.Benefits:
• Paid Medical Insurance Premiums
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Competitive Retirement Plans
• Professional Development Fund
• Reimbursement for TX Medical License Registration
• Fee exempt status for DEA License
• Smith County Medical Society Membership
• Texas Medical Association Dues Reimbursement
• Medical Liability Coverage: No tail coverage policy needed
• Vacation Days (accruals increase at regular intervals)
• Floating Holidays
• University Holidays (comped if physician is on call)
• CME Time
• Sick TimeCommunity Information: www.VisitTyler.com
• Population of over 100,000 (233,00 in the Tyler metropolitan area)
• Outstanding area public and private schools
• Small-town comforts with easy proximity to metropolitan cities
• A family-oriented lifestyle
• The many lakes, tall pines and ideal climate make for scenic views and great outdoor recreation
• Affordable housing and low cost of living
• Various lifestyle choices– lake front, historical homes, modern, rural
• No State Income TaxWe encourage you to learn more by visiting our website at: https://uthealtheasttexas.com/

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