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University of Florida College of Medicine, Department of Radiology
Thoracic Radiologist
The University of Florida College of Medicine and UF Health are seeking a Thoracic Radiologist to join the Department of Radiology. The department is expanding to meet growing patient care needs and to advance the academic missions, including education at all levels and independent and collaborative research. Academic rank and track will be determined based on the applicant’s academic achievements and experience.
The University of Florida (UF) is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida. The University of Florida is the flagship university of the state, and it has 16 different colleges. UF has more than 150 research centers, service centers, education centers, bureaus, and institutes offering more than 100 undergraduate majors and 200 graduate degrees. The University of Florida has 56,567 students, with 37,874 (67%) undergraduate students and 12,110 (21%) graduate students. The university traces its origins to 1853 and has operated continuously on its Gainesville campus since September 1906. In its 2021 edition, U.S. News & World Report (USN&WR) ranked the University of Florida as tied for the fifth-best public university in the United States and tied for 28th overall among all national universities, public and private.
Gainesville is the county seat of Alachua County, Florida, and the most populous city in North Central Florida, with a population of 145,214 in 2022. Gainesville is a charming college town with a desirable standard and cost of living, strong schools, weather that supports 4 seasons of easy outdoor activity, and proximity to both Atlantic and Gulf beaches as well as national parks. International airports in Orlando and Jacksonville are an easy drive from Gainesville, and the Gainesville Regional Airport provides easy connections to other hubs. Walt Disney World and Universal Theme Parks are approximately two hours away, useful as meeting venues and family vacations.
Position Overview: The Department of Radiology at University of Florida College of Medicine and UF Health are committed to the faculty and seek applicants for the Thoracic Imaging position who desire a team environment, subspecialty work, and opportunities to shape a unique career that involves clinical, academic, and leadership pursuits. All faculty are involved in teaching residents and fellows as well as collaborating with faculty and learners in other departments. Most research and innovation are team-based and supported by a growing research infrastructure. The Chest Division has experienced leadership and opportunities for work in global health and in multi-institutional research.
The Division of Thoracic Imaging specializes in all facets of thoracic imaging, particularly oncology, interstitial lung disease, and critical in-patient care. This role offers significant opportunities for career advancement in a multidisciplinary environment, supported by extensive clinical, research, and educational resources, including cutting-edge imaging technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and health services research. We continue to build efficient processes and administrative support that allows our faculty to work at the top of their license and to pursue their career interests.
Department/Division Overview: The Department of Radiology is expanding, with new facilities at the main campus and around North Florida. Highlights include:
- 11 hospitals with more than 140 primary care and specialty practices and more than 2,000 providers.
- 1,074-bed hospital and biomedical research at the main campus.
- Newly constructed hospitals and ambulatory care centers in North Florida.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Regular shifts from 8am to 5pm, with occasional evening, weekend, and holiday coverage. Remote work is around 25% with most on-calls covered remote.
- Responsibilities include plain film radiography, CT, and MR interpretation (including cardiac or Aortic CTA).
- Engage in clinical and imaging operations, education, training, and faculty development.
- Support research and innovation, potentially serving as PI or Co-I on grants and clinical trials.
- Represent the Department on various committees.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Applications should include a cover letter, CV and a list of 3 professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a sufficient applicant pool has been established.
Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.
The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, martial status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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