Nuclear Medicine - Physician
Job Description
Job Description
The Radiology and Radiological Sciences Department at our organization is on the lookout for a full-time nuclear medicine physician or nuclear radiologist to become part of the Nuclear Medicine / PET-CT Section. Our clinical faculty in Nuclear Medicine are recognized leaders in their specialty, with numerous publications covering various topics, including PET, PET/CT, SPECT, and SPECT/CT, particularly in the assessment of neurological, cardiovascular, and oncological conditions.
Position Highlights:
- Become a member of a growing team of 9 ABNM certified professionals.
- Provide comprehensive nuclear medicine services, including radiopharmaceutical therapies.
- Engage in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Participate in a fully accredited Nuclear Medicine residency program, catering to both ABNM and ABR pathways.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary conferences and tumor boards.
- Enjoy a focus on work-life balance within a culture that values collegiality, collaboration, and creativity.
- Explore opportunities to develop and expand your professional interests.
- Academic rank and compensation will be aligned with experience.
Position Requirements:
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Nuclear Medicine or a Diagnostic Radiology residency with fellowship training in Nuclear Medicine or Nuclear Radiology.
- Eligibility or certification from ABNM or ABR with CAQ in Nuclear Radiology.
- Possession of an MD or equivalent degree.
- Eligibility for a medical license in Tennessee.
- Experience in interpreting general nuclear medicine, SPECT, nuclear cardiology, and PET CT studies.
- Experience with nuclear medicine therapies, including Lu-177 PSMA, Lu-177 DOTATATE, Radium-223 dichloride, and both low and high dose I-131.
Exciting Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and professional liability coverage.
- A 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% salary match, along with a 457(b) plan.
- Generous relocation assistance for on-site readers moving to Nashville.
- A total of 57 paid days off, which includes holidays, PTO, and CME.
- Tuition assistance covering 55% of the university’s tuition for up to three children.
- Annual incentive compensation from the department.
- A professional development fund for CME and related expenses.
- Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a 501(c)(3) organization.
- No state income tax in Tennessee.
About Our Organization:
We are a prestigious leader in healthcare, education, and research. Recognized in the US News Best Hospitals Honor Roll, our organization is among the most esteemed medical centers in the nation, celebrated for its innovative patient care and medical research initiatives.
- The Radiology & Radiological Sciences Department consists of over 140 fellowship-trained radiologists across 10 subspecialties.
- Our training programs support nearly 60 learners each year in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, and nuclear medicine residency programs, in addition to six subspecialty radiology fellowship programs.
- We are at the forefront of adopting new technologies, recently achieving a milestone with the nation’s first breast cancer surgery utilizing intraoperative PET-CT imaging.
Nashville, Tennessee, often referred to as “Music City,” is a lively city rich in culture. Situated in the heart of Middle Tennessee, Nashville offers a wealth of live entertainment, museums, national sporting events, a vibrant culinary scene, and extensive greenways, parks, and lakes for hiking, biking, boating, and various outdoor activities.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and updated CV to our Physician Recruiter.
Our organization is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
International medical graduates interested in applying for available physician roles must be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), have passed the United States medical licensing examinations (USMLE Step 1 and Step 2), have completed a residency in the United States, even if they have practiced medicine elsewhere, and must be legally authorized to work in the United States.